1. How do I become a licensed court reporter in the state of Louisiana?
By taking and passing the Louisiana State Exam or by being domiciled in the State Of Louisiana and holding a National Certification. See the Getting Certified Page for information and applications needed.

2. Do I have to attend a court reporting school to take the Louisiana State Exam?
No. You have to be able to pass the Qualifying Exam prior to being admitted to the main exam.

3. How do I qualify for the Main Exam?
You must either take and pass a Qualifying Exam given by an approved Court Reporting School or for those who are from another state or not in school must take the Qualifier with the LA CSR Board.

4. What is a Qualifier?
Qualifying Exam is an exam that must be taken and passed prior to being admitted into the main licensing exam.  This exam will consist of a five minute, two voice, Q&A at 225 wpm. See the Qualifying Application

5. When is the State Licensing Exam given?
Every April and August.

6. What are the methods For Licensing?
Stenotype, Stenomask and Penwriter.

7. Do all methods take the same exam?
Yes.

8. How do I obtain a list of schools in Louisiana?
See the CSR Schools List.

9. What are the minimum qualifications for taking a Qualifying Exam?
You must be at least 18 years of age, have either a High School Diploma or Equivalency and have not been convicted of a felony.

10. How long am I required to retain notes?
Click here for Retain Notes Document

11. How do I update my current information?
A. Go to the Reporter Login Page and login using your State ID Number and setup an account with username and password, then enter all your information into the form and submit.
B. Print the Status Report, fill it out and send to the Board's office in the mail.

12. Where can I find the Louisiana Professional and Occupational Standards for CCR's ?
Click here for Title 46 Part XXI of the Louisiana Administrative Code

13. How do I attain an Inactive Status as a CCR in Louisiana?
Click here for Inactive Status Document

14. Where can I find pre-approved sponsors for Continuing Education Credits? What is not acceptable for C.E. Credits? Click here for a list of approved and non-accceptable C.E. Credits Sponsors

15. What is the two-year cycle for C. E. credits?  The C. E. cycle begins on January 1st of every odd numbered year and ends on December 31st of every even numbered year.

16. Does a reporter 65 years of age or older have to obtain C. E. credits? No.  Any C. C. R. who is 65 years of age or older will no longer have to obtain C. E. credits starting with the 2007-2008 C. E. cycle. 

17. How should court reporters respond when a witness asks to read and sign the deposition, and the attorney then requests that a copy be sent to the attorney's office? Code of Civil Procedure Article 1445 requires the court reporter to make a copy of the deposition available ... Click Here for complete answer

18. What is the rule on gift giving for a court reporter?  See Chapter 13. Code of Ethics.