10/16/2026
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 registered for the RCR exam are automatically entered into the 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.
Think you’re up for the challenge? Come have some fun, put your realtime skills to the test, and celebrate the incredible talent of our profession! The deadline to enter the test and contest is October 31, 2026. Please register at www.nyscra.org/nyscra-s-2026-convention