Licensing by state / Ohio

Court reporter licensing in Ohio

Ohio does not require a state license to work as a court reporter. Our source for this page is a secondary summary; treat it as a lead, not the rule.

State credential required

No

Credential

None. No state credential exists.

Issued by

No state board; courts and agencies set their own hiring standards (see notes).

How you qualify

No state exam. Employers commonly ask for an NCRA or NVRA credential.

NCRA RPR accepted

Not applicable

Fees

None

Renewal

None

Continuing education

None required by the state

Ohio Court Reporters Association: at the present time there are no certification, licensure, or educational requirements to be a court reporter in Ohio. Many Ohio courts require a national certification for employment and some hire only realtime reporters. A freelance reporter must be an Ohio notary public to administer oaths to witnesses. NCRA's state table lists Ohio as No Certification, License Required: No. A 2007 Supreme Court of Ohio task force recommended state certification, but no enacted requirement was found.

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.