Certified Shorthand Announcements
Upcoming Testing Dates and Events
Iowa Written CSR Exam:
- November 1, 2019
- December 6, 2019
- January 3, 2020
- February 7, 2020
- March 7, 2020
- April 3, 2020
- May 1, 2020
- June 5, 2020
- July 10, 2020
- August 7, 2020
- September 19, 2020
- October 2, 2020
- November 6, 2020
- December 4, 2020
Iowa Skills Tests:
- March 7, 2020
- September 19, 2020
**Iowa also recognizes the NCRA's RPR designation. So if you pass their skill test and written test, all you will need to do is take the Iowa Written Test to become licensed in the State of Iowa. The NCRA has on-going, on-line testing at their website.
Board of Examiners of Shorthand Reporters Meetings:
- March 6, 2020 - 4 pm
- September 18 2020 - 4 pm
Certified Shorthand Reporters
The Board of Examiners of Shorthand Reporters administers the examination and certification process for shorthand reporters in Iowa. The board also administers continuing education requirements and disciplinary actions with respect to shorthand reporters. The board advises the court on policies regarding shorthand reporting in Iowa. For more information contact: BoardofExaminers.ShorthandReporters@iowacourts.gov
Court Rules Governing Certification
Rules pertaining to certified shorthand reporters now appear at chapter 46 of the Iowa Court Rules. Fees payable with respect to reports and several kinds of applications were changed in 2008. The complete chapter 46 is available here: Chapter 46 (PDF)