1. (1) A person seeking restoration of a license after it has been placed on inactive status for up to ten (10) years shall file an application with the Board together with the required fees. After September 30, 2008, in order to restore a license, a person shall submit proof of fifteen (15) hours of continuing education completed within one (1) year before restoration. The applicant shall also submit either:

   1. (a) Certification of current licensure from another jurisdiction completed by the appropriate board or licensure authority; or
   2. (b) Affidavits from two (2) members of the bench or bar attesting to the applicant’s active practice of court reporting in a state that does not require licensure for at least one (1) year immediately prior to the date of application; or
   3. (c) An affidavit attesting to military service; or
   4. (d) Other proof acceptable to the Board of the applicant’s fitness to have the license restored.
2. (2) The applicant must receive a renewal certificate reflecting active status prior to providing any court reporting services. Failure to comply with this requirement may constitute unprofessional conduct as provided in Rule 257-X-4-.01.

Author: Alabama Board of Court Reporting

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-8B-1 thru 34-8B-18.

History: New Rule: Filed April 19, 2007; effective May 24, 2007. Amended: Filed June 19, 2012; effective July 24, 2012. Amended: Filed October 19, 2018; effective December 3, 2018. Amended: Published February 28, 2025; effective April 14, 2025.