Certificate required.

RCW 18.145.010
in effect
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(1) No person may represent himself or herself as a court reporter without first obtaining a certificate as required by this chapter. (2) A person represents himself or herself to be a court reporter when the person adopts or uses any title or description of services that incorporates one or more of the following terms: "Shorthand reporter," "court reporter," "certified shorthand reporter," or "certified court reporter." (1) No person may represent himself or herself as a court reporter without first obtaining a certificate as required by this chapter. (2) A person represents himself or herself to be a court reporter when the person adopts or uses any title or description of services that incorporates one or more of the following terms: "Shorthand reporter," "court reporter," "certified shorthand reporter," or "certified court reporter."
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.145&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026

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