Register Now for NYSCRA's 150th Anniversary Convention!

November 13–15, 2026 | Nassau County Bar Association | Mineola, New York

The New York State Court Reporters Association (NYSCRA) is celebrating 150 years of stenographic excellence, and you're invited to be part of this historic milestone.

Officially organized on August 18, 1876, as the New York State Law Stenographers Association, NYSCRA became the first professional society of court reporters in American stenographic history. Join colleagues from across the profession as we honor our rich legacy, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future.

This unforgettable three-day convention will bring together court reporters, captioners, students, educators, and industry leaders for education, networking, certification opportunities, and celebration.

Convention Highlights

Friday, November 13

  • Welcome Cocktail Mix & Mingle

Saturday, November 14

  • In-person RCR Exam & Realtime Contest
  • Dynamic seminars (.65 CEUs)
  • Annual Business Meeting (during lunch)
  • Swearing-in of the new NYSCRA Executive Board
  • Spectacular 150th Anniversary Gala

Sunday, November 15

  • In-person NYACR Certification Testing

Three days. Hundreds of colleagues. A century and a half of excellence. This is the convention you'll be talking about for years to come.

Register Today!

VIEW FULL CONVENTION SCHEDULE HERE!

We can't wait to celebrate this historic occasion with you!

 

 

NYACR Certificate Testing

NYSCRA is pleased to announce that in-person certification testing will be offered at our 150th Anniversary Convention, November 13–15, 2026, at the Nassau County Bar Association.  You must be registered for the full convention to register for the RCR exam.

The Realtime Certified Reporter (RCR) examination and a new Realtime Contest will both take place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Participants must be registered for the RCR exam to enter the Realtime Contest. The RCR credential is recognized by both the New York State Office of Court Administration and the Administrative Office of the United States Courts and remains a highly respected measure of realtime proficiency.

The winner of the Realtime Contest will receive a medal during our Saturday-night gala and be featured in The Transcript.

The New York Association Certified Reporter (NYACR) examination will be administered on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Early-bird registration (through September 15, 2026):
• Members: $120 per exam
• Non-members: $200 per exam

Regular registration (after September 15, 2026):
• Members: $150 per exam
• Non-members: $250 per exam

Refund policy: No refunds will be issued after October 15, 2026.

NYACR Certification Testing CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE NYACR TEST

Practice resources are available on nyscra.org in the PREPARENow tab which includes links to WRITENow, KNOWLEDGENow, and REALTIMENow, in addition to our practice dictation library. Additional resource links and certification information can be found on NCRA and USCRA websites


 NYSCRA President's Message

Welcome to the digital doorstep of the oldest shorthand society in America.  Because of this professional legacy, we feel a special responsibility to ensure that stenographic reporting remains the Gold Standard of capturing the spoken word. 

Under our contemporary banner of NYSCRANow, we provide performance and knowledge tools as well as tangible employment advantages.

Please click HERE to read the Full President's Message