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Key Facts: NM Court Reporter Exam
RPR
Required National Cert
NM Courts
100 Q
Practice Questions
OpenExamPrep
95%
Accuracy Required
NCRA
3 legs
RPR Skills Test Format
NCRA
30 hrs/3yr
NCRA CE Requirement
NCRA
New Mexico uniquely requires the RPR (Registered Professional Reporter) from NCRA for CCR certification. No other national certifications are accepted as substitutes for the RPR requirement.
About the NM Court Reporter Exam
The New Mexico CCR requires the RPR from NCRA — no other certifications accepted. The exam covers stenographic skills, court reporting technology, New Mexico court procedures, transcript standards, and professional ethics.
Questions
100 scored questions
Time Limit
Varies
Passing Score
RPR certification required
Exam Fee
RPR fee + state fees (New Mexico CCR Certification Authority)
NM Court Reporter Exam Content Outline
State Law & RPR Requirement
New Mexico CCR rules, RPR prerequisite, licensing, continuing education, NCRA requirements
Stenography & Technology
RPR speed standards (225/200/180 wpm), CAT software, realtime reporting, equipment
Transcript Preparation
Format standards, certification pages, indexes, electronic filing, delivery timelines
Ethics & Professional Conduct
NCRA Code of Ethics, impartiality, confidentiality, conflicts of interest
Court Procedures
Depositions, courtroom protocol, oath administration, appellate transcripts
How to Pass the NM Court Reporter Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: RPR certification required
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: Varies
- Exam fee: RPR fee + state fees
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does New Mexico require the RPR for court reporter certification?
New Mexico uniquely requires the RPR (Registered Professional Reporter) from NCRA as the sole pathway to CCR certification. No other national certifications (RMR, RDR, CVR) are accepted as substitutes.
What are the RPR speed requirements for New Mexico CCR?
The RPR requires 225 wpm literary, 200 wpm jury charge, and 180 wpm two-voice testimony, all at 95% accuracy. These are NCRA's national standards that New Mexico adopted as its state requirement.
What happens if my RPR lapses in New Mexico?
If your RPR certification lapses, your New Mexico CCR becomes invalid. You must restore your RPR through NCRA before you can practice as a certified court reporter in New Mexico.
What continuing education does New Mexico require?
New Mexico CCR holders must meet NCRA's continuing education requirements to maintain their RPR, which is 30 hours every three years. Maintaining the RPR maintains CCR eligibility.