Certifications / National Court Reporters Association (NCRA)

RSR: Registered Skilled Reporter

An entry credential below the RPR, for new reporters who can hold exam-style dictation at the lower speeds.

Issued by

National Court Reporters Association (NCRA)

Skills legs

• Literary: 160 wpm, 5 minutes
• Jury charge: 180 wpm, 5 minutes
• Testimony (Q and A): 200 wpm, 5 minutes

Accuracy required

Not stated on the page we read

Written test

None. NCRA states there is no written component for the RSR.

Prerequisites

None stated

Renewal

3.0 continuing education units every three years.

Accuracy percentage not stated on the NCRA overview page we read; the RPR legs require 95 percent, and the RSR detail page should be checked before relying on a figure.