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To sit for an AAERT exam, a candidate must be eligible for a notary public commission and have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“In order to sit for the exam(s), testers must: be eligible for a notary public commission AND have obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent”
AAERT Certification Program (CER, CET and CDR exams), American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT), 2026, Eligibility.
Open the original- What it measures
- The same page says one year of experience as a reporter or transcriber, or a course of study in court reporting, is recommended but not required.
- What it does not show
- Eligibility rules can change. Check the current page before you register.