Licensing by state / New Mexico

Court reporter licensing in New Mexico

New Mexico requires a state credential to work as a court reporter.

State credential required

Yes

Credential

New Mexico Certified Court Reporter (CCR)

Issued by

Board Governing the Recording of Judicial Proceedings (CCR Board), under the New Mexico Supreme Court

How you qualify

Applicants must pass the NCRA Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) examination; the Board states that no other state or national certifications are accepted. A current RPR holder applies for a waiver of examination (Rule 22-201 NMRA allows a license without examination on proof of a valid RPR).

NCRA RPR accepted

Yes

Fees

Board website (2026): first-time application fee $300.46, which includes the background check; annual renewal fee $130 (subject to change).

Renewal

Annual. The reporter certificate is valid until December 31 of the year issued (Rule 22-203 NMRA) and renewals are due by December 31 each year.

Continuing education

Not yet verified

Rule 22-201 NMRA: no person shall engage in court reporting services in New Mexico unless licensed as a New Mexico certified court reporter by the Supreme Court or the Board; the rule does not distinguish official from freelance reporters. Court monitors who run audio recording of proceedings are certified separately. Certified court reporters may administer oaths anywhere in the state. Renewal can be denied if the reporter has not actively practiced for three years or has not met continuing education requirements (Rule 22-203). Continuing education is governed by Rule 22-209 NMRA, which the Board administers (Rule 22-402); the rule text itself could not be opened, so the hour requirement is left null. Voice writing is not mentioned on the Board pages opened.

Exam speeds and legs for the national credentials are on the certifications page; the path from school to the exam is in how to become a court reporter.