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In New York State, anyone who uses the title Certified Shorthand Reporter must hold a state license, and the license requires applicants to be at least 21 years old, to meet education and examination requirements, and to meet experience requirements.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Any use of the title "Certified Shorthand Reporter," within New York State requires licensure.”
Certified Shorthand Reporting: License Requirements, New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, 2026, General Requirements.
Open the original- What it measures
- This is one state's rule. Many other states set their own requirements, and some accept national certification instead.
- What it does not show
- Applies to New York State only. The title is what requires licensure, so the rule does not by itself say whether a transcriptionist who does not use the title must be licensed.