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How to become a licensed court reporter in New Hampshire. NCRA RPR certification required. Speed test: RPR standards: 225 wpm Q&A, 200 wpm jury charge, 180 wpm literary at 95% accuracy. Total initial fees: Per NCRA RPR exam and membership fees. Verified 2026-03-21. Data verified 2026-03-21. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
Court Reporter — CVR/RPR/RMR
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Yes
License Required
Yes
NCRA Required
Required
Speed Test
Not Required
State Exam
30 hrs
CE Hours
Per NCRA RPR exam and membership fees
Total Initial Fees
Stenography Program & Accreditation
VerifiedStenography Program
Not Required
Minimum Speed
225 wpm Q&A, 200 wpm jury charge, 180 wpm literary at 95% accuracy (RPR standards)
Program Type
No specific education requirement; any student eligible to take RPR
Accreditation
No state-mandated accreditation
Court reporters must complete a court reporting or stenography program from an NCRA-approved or regionally accredited institution. Programs typically require 2-4 years and include intensive stenographic machine shorthand training, legal terminology, medical terminology, and transcript production. Graduates must demonstrate minimum speed proficiency, typically 225 wpm for literary material.
Certification Requirements
VerifiedNCRA Certification Required
National Court Reporters Association
NCRA Certifications
RPR required; higher-speed exams like RMR also accepted
State Certification
No separate state certification; RPR serves as the credential (effective October 26, 2006)
Realtime Certification N/A
Realtime Reporting
The NCRA (National Court Reporters Association) offers three levels of certification: RPR (Registered Professional Reporter) as the baseline, RMR (Registered Merit Reporter) for advanced proficiency at 260 wpm, and RDR (Registered Diplomate Reporter) as the highest distinction at 280 wpm. Many states require or accept NCRA RPR certification as the qualifying credential for state licensure.
Examination Requirements
VerifiedSkills Test Required
Stenographic Speed Test
Speed Requirements
RPR standards: 225 wpm Q&A, 200 wpm jury charge, 180 wpm literary at 95% accuracy
Written Exam
Written Knowledge Exam Required
No State Exam
State-Specific Exam
RPR (or higher) through NCRA; no separate state exam
Additional Requirements
Court reporter examinations typically include a stenographic skills test at 225 wpm for literary dictation, 200 wpm for jury charge, and 180 wpm for two-voice testimony. A written knowledge exam covers legal terminology, court procedures, transcript production standards, and professional ethics. Some states administer their own exams while others accept the NCRA RPR examination.
State Licensing Requirements
VerifiedState License Required
State License Title
RPR (via NCRA)
Additional Notes
New Hampshire requires RPR (or higher) through NCRA; effective October 26, 2006.
Approximately 30 states require licensure or certification for court reporters. States that do not require licensure include Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Even in non-licensing states, NCRA certification may be required by courts or employers.
Practice Scope & Services
VerifiedOfficial Proceedings
Authorized
Depositions
Authorized
Captioning
Not specifically regulated
CART Services
CART services may be provided by RPR holders
Realtime Reporting
Realtime reporting available
Court reporters provide verbatim transcription services in official court proceedings, depositions, arbitrations, and hearings. Additional services include CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, realtime reporting with instant text display, and broadcast captioning for television and live events. Freelance reporters also provide deposition services for law firms.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee | Per NCRA RPR fees |
License Fee | Per NCRA fees |
Renewal Fee | Per NCRA fees |
Total Initial Fees No separate state licensing fees | Per NCRA RPR exam and membership fees |
Renewal & CE Requirements
VerifiedPer NCRA RPR renewal (every 3 years)
Renewal Period
30 hrs
CE Hours Required
Per NCRA fees
Renewal Fee
CE Details
3 CEUs (30 hours) every three years per NCRA RPR requirements
Regulatory Board
Court reporter licenses must be renewed on schedule with the state licensing authority. Most states require continuing education hours in court reporting technology, stenographic skills, legal procedures, transcript production, and professional ethics. Requirements typically range from 10-30 hours per renewal cycle.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedEndorsement Available
Yes
Comity Available
Yes
Reciprocity Requirements
Most states that license court reporters offer reciprocity or endorsement for certified reporters from other states. Requirements typically include verification of current certification, passage of the NCRA RPR exam or equivalent skills test, meeting education requirements, and completing a background check. Some states may require a state-specific jurisprudence exam.
New Hampshire adopted the NCRA RPR as its sole licensing requirement effective October 26, 2006, eliminating any separate state exam or credential.
New Hampshire requires RPR (or higher) through NCRA; effective October 26, 2006.
No separate state exam or application.
Any student is eligible to take the RPR.
CE requirements follow NCRA RPR standards (3 CEUs/30 hours every 3 years).
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Timeline
#1 of 51
Processing
#1 of 51
Estimated total: 108–226 weeks
Timeline estimated from licensing requirements on this page.
Source: New Hampshire Judicial Branch — Licensing Requirements
Per NCRA RPR exam schedule
Estimated processing time
Source: New Hampshire Judicial Branch — Licensing Requirements
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New Hampshire requires certification for court reporters. NCRA RPR certification is required. Speed test: RPR standards: 225 wpm Q&A, 200 wpm jury charge, 180 wpm literary at 95% accuracy. All licensing is managed through the New Hampshire Judicial Branch.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state licensing authority.