An applicant for a certificate of registration as a certified court reporter is entitled to a certificate if the applicant:

1. 1. Is at least 18 years of age;
2. 2. Is of good moral character;
3. 3. Has not been convicted of a felony relating to the practice of court reporting;
4. 4. Has a high school education or its equivalent;

5. 5. Satisfactorily passes:

   1. (a) An examination administered by the Board pursuant to NRS 656.160; and
   2. (b) One of the examinations described in paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 656.170;
6. 6. Pays the requisite fees; and
7. 7. Submits all information required to complete an application for a certificate of registration.

(Added to NRS by 1973, 1317; A 1975, 66; 1977, 1568; 1993, 1406; 1997, 2186; 2005, 192, 2803, 2807; 2017, 2218; 2019, 4334)