Frequently Asked Questions

The Georgia Court Reporters Association (GCRA) is an apolitical, nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the public and the judicial process by the advancement, promotion, and protection of the court reporting industry in Georgia.

GCRA advocates for court reporters at the Capitol, runs an annual Tech Seminar and on-demand CE library, administers the Georgia Licensing Exam (GLE), and connects members to one another through events and a state-wide network.

Visit our Contact Us page for the official address, phone number, and a directory of board officers with their direct emails.

GCRA recognises three national bodies whose certifications are accepted in Georgia: NCRA, NVRA, and AAERT. Many GCRA members are also members of one or more of these associations.

Membership is open to all Georgia certified court reporters, CART / broadcast captioners, and students who call Georgia home.

Full membership is $125 a year. Student membership is $25 a year. New tiers may be added in the future — see "Is there a retired tier?" below.

Once your account is migrated to the new website, you will be able to renew with one click from your Dashboard. Renewal reminders will be emailed 30, 14, and 7 days before your expiry date.

[Confirm with GCRA Board] — a retired members tier is being considered. Details and pricing will be announced when the tier is finalised.

[Confirm with GCRA Board] — refund policy to be added.

All potential Georgia court reporters must meet the certification requirements of NCRA, NVRA, the Georgia Licensing Exam (GLE), or AAERT's CER and CET exams. For full details see the Georgia Board of Court Reporting website.

The Georgia Licensing Exam (GLE) includes a skills test and a written knowledge test. The workshop is required for all first-time testers.

Yes. You must register for a Student Membership ($25/year) before you can register for the GLE.

Register early — seating is limited. When registration is full, you will be placed on a waitlist and will be notified if a spot becomes available.

Yes. The Skills Test has multiple components (legs) that may be retaken individually. Scores are retained for three years.

Test results will be emailed directly to testers. Typical turnaround is within 30 days.

A growing on-demand library of recorded GCRA sessions — currently 50+ sessions across the 2021–2024 seminar series, covering AudioScribe, Eclipse, CART/Broadcast Captioning, CaseCatalyst, and more. Browse the library.

No — anyone with a free GCRA account (member or guest) can watch any session. To submit CE credit to the Georgia Board of Court Reporting, you must be a member in good standing.

CE credit requires you watch the full session — Vimeo's playback controls are intentionally disabled for the CE flow so we can attest that you completed the material.

[Confirm with GCRA Board] — re-take rules and any waiting period to be documented.

Most sessions cost $15–$30 per credit submission. The exact amount is shown when you click Take Quiz.

The Defense Fund supports GCRA's lobbyist, legal review of legislation affecting court reporting, Capitol presence, and the public-information work that protects our profession in Georgia.

No. GCRA is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit corporation; Defense Fund donations are not tax-deductible.

Position statements on the Court Reporting Act, deposition rates, and digital comparisons; annual Gold Dome Day at the Capitol; direct engagement with the Judicial Council and Board of Court Reporting; and monitoring of all legislation that touches court reporting.

Yes — visit the Defense Fund page and choose the recurring option at checkout.

Visit the Sign in page and click Forgot your password? A reset link will be emailed to you.

Sign in to your Dashboard and edit your account details.

[Confirm with GCRA Board] — certificate archive in the member dashboard is on the build list. Today, certificates arrive by email.

Email contactus@georgiacourtreporters.org. We monitor that inbox during business hours.