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!

• Professional Reporters CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AS A PROFESSIONAL REPORTER
• Students CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AS A STUDENT
• NYACR Certification Testing CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE NYACR TEST
  

 

VIEW FULL CONVENTION SCHEDULE HERE!

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

Pricing

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.

RAFFLE DONATIONS NEEDED!

On behalf of the New York State Court Reporters Association, we respectfully request your support for our 2026 Convention, which will be held November 13–15, 2026, at the Nassau County Bar Association, 15th and West Streets, Mineola, New York.

We are currently seeking raffle prize donations to help raise funds for important initiatives, including educational grants for students pursuing careers in court reporting. These grants are especially meaningful in today’s challenging economic climate, helping students offset the cost of tuition and training as they enter the profession.

Court reporters play a critical role in judicial proceedings and wherever the spoken word must be preserved as an accurate written record. They are responsible for ensuring a complete, precise, and secure transcript of legal and other official proceedings.

Realtime court reporters also work in colleges, television, and the film industry, providing closed captioning services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. This specialized area of the profession requires extensive skill and highly advanced training. With more than two million deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in the New York area, we are committed to helping meet this growing need.

With court reporters and captioners from across New York State, the New York State Court Reporters Association is a nonprofit organization operated entirely by volunteers. We would greatly appreciate any gift item your retail store or organization could donate in support of this event. Your generosity will be acknowledged in our promotional materials and on our website. 

Please send donations to: Karen Santucci, NYSCRA Convention Co-Chair, 51 Nassau Boulevard, Garden City, New York 11530.  

If you plan to donate a raffle item, please make sure you provide the name of your company.

Thank you for your support!