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NEWS: Some of our forms are now available for download in Word format.
Continuing Education and Complaint forms are only available in .pdf format.
- When Selecting Forms to Download
- Please be advised that you are solely responsible for ensuring that you have all items and/or information necessary (to register for the exam, renew, have courses approved, etc).
- Forms Must be Typed
- Section V (A) of the Standards & Rules Promulgated by the Supreme Court of Texas states: "Applications shall be typewritten on forms furnished by the Court Reporters Certification Board". (See "Important Tip" below for more info.)
- Important Tip
- Our forms are set up where you can type in your information prior to printing them. Forms designated as "Print format only", or that won't let you enter your data electronically, may be completed by hand as long as it is legible. Please be advised that forms are not to be altered or duplicated in any way. For example, do not copy/paste into Word, etc. Please do not use colored paper to print your forms.
- Acceptable Forms of Payment
- Money Order, Cashiers Check, or Bank-Certified Check. County Checks are acceptable for CSR renewals only.
- Forms with fees must be mailed to:
- P O Box 13122, Austin, TX 78711-3122
- If you cannot access these Forms Online
- Please be advised that requests are no longer accepted via telephone. Form requests must be submitted in writing via mail, email, or fax.
Exam Forms
Applications that are received incomplete, inaccurate, or after the deadline (supporting documentation included), will be rejected. Once registration closes, no exam items can be accepted. No exceptions.
With the exception of the Statement of Proficiency all forms must be obtained from the Board.
New Exam Procedures.
| Application for Certification ($85) | [pdf] | [doc] |
|---|---|---|
| Statement of Proficiency Form | [pdf] | [doc] |
| Application for Exam Eligibility | [pdf] | [doc] |
| Regrade Remittance Form ($35) | [pdf] | [doc] |
First-Time Applicant Form Requirements
- Application for Certification,
- Application for Exam Eligibility, and
- Statement of Proficiency (only if taking oral exam).
Non First-Time Applicant form requirements
- Application for Exam eligibility, and
- Statement of Proficiency (only if taking oral exam).
CSRs Reinstating an Expired Certification
Endorsement Forms
|
Application for Eligibility of Certification by Endorsement |
[pdf] |
|---|
Please check the Endorsements Log for a list of ineligible states prior to submission of endorsement application.
Continuing Education Forms
Tips for completing approval applications & requirements for supporting documentation (for CSRs/Sponsors):
- Attendance verification documentation must meet the standards established in section (c) (7) of the CE Rules.
- The CE "Participation Verification and Credit Request" completed for NCRA does not provide verification of attendance.
- Be certain to include a copy of the course outline with your approval application (outline must include course times and descriptions).
- The Board office does not approve courses for indefinite time periods. When seeking approval for online and/or teletraining courses you must provide the date you have taken or intend to take the course. Date ranges are not sufficient.
- When listing dates ONLY use the following formats: mm/dd/yyyy -or- mm/dd/yy. For example, do not use mm/dd-dd/yy.
- Please do not bind applications by method of books, spirals, etc. Staples and paper clips are okay only if the complete application is bound this way. Please do not staple each item sent. For example, do not staple/clip the application, the resumes, the outlines, etc.
- Refer to the CE Rules for fee procedures- section (c) (13) for sponsors and/or (c)(14) for CSR fees.
- Course approval applications shall be submitted PRIOR to (not simultaneously with) renewal applications.
- Forms must be complete; therefore, indicating "See attached" or "Refer to page xx" would be deemed insufficient. Incomplete applications must be resubmitted after all insufficiencies have been corrected. You can, however, attach additional pages to list the items which would not fit in the spaces provided.
CE Applications for Sponsors (Click here for fee information.)
| Notice to Sponsors | [pdf] |
|---|---|
| CE Approval Form-Sponsor (For-profit) $150.00 | [pdf] |
| CE Approval Form-Sponsor (Non-profit) $75.00 | [pdf] |
CE Applications for Court Reporters (Click here for fee information.)
* Courses must be approved prior to renewal. *
| CE Approval Form-Program Attendees $25.00 | [pdf] |
|---|---|
| CE Approval Form-College $25.00 | [pdf] |
| CE Approval Form-Writing an Article $25.00 | [pdf] |
| CE Approval Form-Presenter $25.00 | [pdf] |
| CE Waiver Request (09/30 deadline) | [pdf] |
CSR Renewal Forms
Applications that are received incomplete, inaccurate, w/o the appropriate payment or received after the deadline (supporting documentation included), will be rejected and/or subject to penalty fees. No exceptions.
For those who expire in 2009: (Download all items listed below.) Renewal Customer Service Survey located in list at top of page.
| 2009 CSR Renewal Form ($210) | [pdf] | [doc] |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Continuing Education Reporting Form (formerly 'CE Compliance Verification Form') | [pdf] | [doc] |
| 2009 Renewal Flyer | [pdf] | [htm] |
| 2009 Renewal Checklist | [pdf] | [doc] |
| CSR Penalty Remittance Form (for those expired 12/31/08). See Misc. Forms section below to obtain this form. | ||
| Copies of CE documentation, i.e., Certificates of Attendance, for those expired 12/31/08 and/or those chosen for review must be submitted with the above-mentioned forms as well. |
Firms Forms
Applications that are received incomplete, inaccurate, w/o the appropriate payment or received after the deadline (supporting documentation included), will be rejected and/or subject to penalty fees. No exceptions.
|
Firm Registration Application $200 |
[pdf] | [doc] |
|---|
For those who expire in 2009: (Download all items listed below.) Renewal Customer Service Survey located in list at top of page.
| 2009 Renewal Form - $200 | [pdf] | [doc] |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Renewal Flyer | [pdf] | [htm] |
| Firm Penalty Remittance Form (for those expired 12/31/08). See Misc. Forms section below to obtain this form. |
Complaint Forms
Tip: When submitting complaint form(s), please do not bind the form(s) by method of books, spirals, etc. Staples and paper clips are okay.
| Complaint Form - Pt. I | [pdf] |
|---|---|
| Complaint Form - Pt. II | [pdf] |
| Settlement Agreement Form | [pdf] |
Miscellaneous Forms
| CSR Change of Name and/or Address Form | [pdf] | [doc] |
|---|---|---|
| Firm Change of Name and/or Address Form | [pdf] | [doc] |
| CSR Penalty Remittance Form $100 (Expired 90 days or less) | [pdf] | [doc] |
| CSR Penalty Remittance Form $200 (Expired more than 90 days, less than one year) | [pdf] | [doc] |
| Firm Penalty Remittance Form $100 (Expired 90 days or less) | [pdf] | [doc] |
| Firm Penalty Remittance Form $200 (Expired more than 90 days, less than one year) | [pdf] | [doc] |
| CSR ID Remittance Form $5 | [pdf] | [doc] |
| CSR Certificate Remittance Form $15 | [pdf] | [doc] |
| Firm Certificate Remittance Form $15 | [pdf] | [doc] |
| Firm Additional Fee Remittance Form | [pdf] | [doc] |
| CE Additional Fee Remittance Form (Sponsors only) | [pdf] | [doc] |
| CSR Additional Fee Remittance Form | [pdf] | [doc] |
| Administrative Penalty Remittance Form | [pdf] | [doc] |
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Updated: 01-Sept-2009
