Connecticut does not require state licensure or certification for court reporters in order for a deposition transcript to be used in Connecticut courts. Deposition practice is governed primarily by the Connecticut Practice Book § 13-28, Connecticut Practice Book § 13-30, and Connecticut Practice Book § 13-31.
Under § 13-28, a deposition must be taken before an officer authorized to administer oaths under Connecticut law or before a person otherwise authorized by the rule. In practice, this typically includes notaries public, court reporters, or other individuals legally authorized to administer oaths.
Section 13-30 requires the deposition officer to administer the oath to the witness and to certify that the transcript accurately records the testimony given. The officer’s certification becomes part of the official deposition record relied upon when deposition testimony is later used in motion practice, evidentiary proceedings, or at trial.
Section 13-31 governs the use of depositions in court proceedings and addresses objections to the manner in which a deposition was taken. Certain procedural irregularities—including issues relating to the qualification of the deposition officer or the manner in which testimony was recorded—may be waived if not raised during the deposition.
Because Connecticut does not impose a state court reporter licensing requirement, the principal considerations for practitioners are the authority of the deposition officer, proper administration of the oath, and compliance with the procedural requirements set forth in the Connecticut Practice Book.
Under § 13-28, a deposition must be taken before an officer authorized to administer oaths under Connecticut law or before a person otherwise authorized by the rule. In practice, this typically includes notaries public, court reporters, or other individuals legally authorized to administer oaths.
Section 13-30 requires the deposition officer to administer the oath to the witness and to certify that the transcript accurately records the testimony given. The officer’s certification becomes part of the official deposition record relied upon when deposition testimony is later used in motion practice, evidentiary proceedings, or at trial.
Section 13-31 governs the use of depositions in court proceedings and addresses objections to the manner in which a deposition was taken. Certain procedural irregularities—including issues relating to the qualification of the deposition officer or the manner in which testimony was recorded—may be waived if not raised during the deposition.
Because Connecticut does not impose a state court reporter licensing requirement, the principal considerations for practitioners are the authority of the deposition officer, proper administration of the oath, and compliance with the procedural requirements set forth in the Connecticut Practice Book.
Last reviewed for accuracy: April 2026
