Firm Registration

In 2021, SB 241 was passed requiring non-licensee owned firms to register with the CRB, naming a current California Certified Shorthand Reporters (CSR) employed by their firm as the Reporter In Charge. View the full language of the bill that was chaptered on September 22, 2021 with relevant amendments.

Non-CSR Owned Firm Registration

All firms not wholly owned by California Certified Shorthand Reporters must register with the CRB.  The application is below.

Application must be mailed to:
Court Reporters Board
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 230
Sacramento, CA 95833

CSR-Owned Firm Registration

Firms that are wholly owned by California Certified Shorthand Reporters do not need to register with the CRB.  Those who wish to voluntarily register may do so at no charge using the application below.

Application can be mailed to:
Court Reporters Board
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 230
Sacramento, CA 95833

Or emailed:
Kim.Kale@dca.ca.gov