What is the FPR-C?

The FPR-C is the skills complement to FCRA’s FPR and is a voluntary (optional) skills examination. In order to be eligible to sit for the FPR-C, a candidate must:

  • Be a current member of FCRA*;
  • Be a steno or voice writer;
  • Provide his or her own laptop and CAT software for testing; and
  • Have the ability to email his or her test papers to the Committee for grading.

Click here for the full outline and procedures regarding the FPR-C's inaugural offering which was held June 25, 2021. 

Please note:   A candidate may take the FPR-C before taking the FPR, but may not use the initials “FPR-C” until the candidate successfully passes the FPR modules and test.  At this time, the FPR-C is only given live at FCRA's annual conventions.  

 

 
What is reciprocity and do I qualify?

A candidate who wishes to use the FPR-C designation but does not wish to test may use the FPR-C designation if they meet the following criteria:

  • Be a current FPR or pass the FPR before being eligible to use the FPR-C designation through reciprocity;

  • Be a current member of NCRA (National Court Reporters Association) or NVRA (National Verbatim Reporters Association) and show proof to the Committee of their current membership status; and

  • Successfully passed at least one of the RPR, RMR, RDR, CRR, or CRC skills examinations awarded by NCRA; or successfully passed at least one the CVR, CVR-S, CM, CM-S, MVR, MVR-S, RVR-M, RVR-M-S, RVR, RVR-S skills examinations awarded by NVRA. 

FPR-C reciprocity requires one of the following items which must attached with this registration form or submitted with your payment: 

  • Current NCRA CEU Cycle Transcript with certifications listed.  (Click here to access your transcript on NCRA’s website) 

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  • Letter from NCRA, on NCRA letterhead, indicating your current membership status and qualifying certification achieved (RPR or higher)

Where do I sign up for the FPR-C skills testing or apply for reciprocity?

SKILLS TESTING

The inaugural FPR-C skills testing took place on June 25, 2021, during the 2021 Annual Convention.  The next FPR-C skills testing will be held at FCRA's annual convention, Friday, June 21, 2024, at The Westin in Sarasota, Florida. 

RECIPROCITY APPLICATION

Click here to apply instantly using the Reciprocity form.

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Click here to download a mailable and/or e-mailable PDF form.

I need to take the FPR seminar and examination.  How can I do that?

Stay tuned for information regarding our next online FPR seminar and examination in the fall of 2024.

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Still have questions?  Please email [email protected]

*A candidate may take the FPR-C before taking the FPR, but may not use the initials “FPR-C” until the candidate successfully passes the FPR modules and test.  A candidate who wishes to take the modules and examination for the FPR certification must be a participating member of FCRA.

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