What is a certified shorthand reporter license?
A shorthand reporter, sometimes called a court reporter, uses written symbols, abbreviations in shorthand, or audio recording equipment to create a verbatim record of a court proceeding or deposition. A certified shorthand reporter (CSR) license is a permit, usually awarded by a state-level commission, which authorizes a person to work as a shorthand reporter in a court or other legal setting. With their expert training, CSRs may also be hired to record meetings, speeches and other important events. The training required to receive a CSR license varies on the CSR’s chosen specialization and the rules of the state in which he/she receive the licensure. Depending on your state’s requirements, you will need to learn at least one of three reporting methods. The first is called stenography. It allows shorthand reporters to press multiple keys at once to input a variety of symbols. Another method is electronic reporting, a technique that uses equipment to record the event while the CSR ident
