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Certified Shorthand Reporting: License Requirements
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, 2026
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- The New York State Education Department's licensing page for certified shorthand reporters. It states that the title Certified Shorthand Reporter requires a state license, and lists the general requirements for one.
- How much weight it carries
- Official state licensing authority. It describes requirements as of the date accessed; the applicable law is Education Law Section 7504 and Part 71 of the Commissioner's Regulations, which the page cites.
Facts taken from this source
- 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.
“Any use of the title "Certified Shorthand Reporter," within New York State requires licensure.” (General Requirements)