Certified Shorthand Announcements
Upcoming Testing Dates and Events
- December 7, 2018 - Written CSR Test
- January 4, 2019 - Written CSR Test
- February 1, 2019 - Written CSR Test
- March 1, 2019 - CSR Board Meeting
- March 2, 2019 - Written & Skills CSR Test (Note: must be 2 skills test applicants for test to be held. If there is no skills test given then the written test will be given on Friday, March 1st instead)
- April 5, 2019 - Written CSR Test
- May 3, 2019 - Written CSR Test
- June 7, 2019 - Written CSR Test
- July 12, 2019 - Written CSR Test
- August 16, 2019 - Written CSR Test
- September 20, 2019 - CSR Board Meeting
- September 21, 2019 - Written & Skills CSR Test (Note: must be 2 skills test applicants for test to be held. If there is no skills test given then the written test will be given on Friday, Sept 20th instead)
- November 1, 2019 - Written CSR Test
- December 6, 2019 - Written CSR Test
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)