Join or Renew Your Membership
Take the next step in your professional development. USCRA membership connects you with a nationwide community of federal court reporters dedicated to excellence.
WHY JOIN
Membership Benefits
FCRR Certification
Two testing opportunities per year to earn your Federal Certified Realtime Reporter designation.
CEU Seminars
Board meetings and CEU-qualified seminars at spring Midyear and Annual Convention.
Speed Contest
Annual Realtime Speed Contest with cash prizes & bragging rights.
Professional Community
Connect with federal court reporters nationwide who share your dedication to excellence.
Advocacy
USCRA focuses on matters that affect court reporters working in the United States District Court.
The Circuit Rider Magazine
Bi-Annual publication with articles geared to enhancing your career in the US District Court.
Options
Membership Types
Most Popular
Regular Member
Active federal official court reporters currently employed by the United States District Court.
Associate Member
Reporters outside the federal court system who wish to be part of the USCRA community.
Supporting Member
Those not actively engaged in verbatim reporting who are interested in the preservation of our profession.
Student Member
Students certified as being enrolled in a shorthand reporting program.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Regular membership is open to active federal official court reporters. Associate membership is available to reporters outside the federal court system. Supporting membership is for those interested in preserving the profession. Student membership is for those enrolled in shorthand reporting programs.
Membership dues vary by type. Please click here to see membership opportunities and dues.
Yes, you can upgrade or change your membership type at any time. Contact USCRA at register.uscra@gmail.com for assistance with membership changes.