Nevada is a licensed court reporter jurisdiction. When a stenographic deposition transcript is intended to function as the official record in Nevada litigation, it must be prepared and certified by a properly licensed Certified Court Reporter (CCR) under the authority of the Nevada Certified Court Reporters Board and in compliance with the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure. A transcript produced by an unlicensed individual may be subject to evidentiary challenge or exclusion if offered as the official record.
Under Nevada Rule of Civil Procedure 28 and Rule 30, depositions must be taken before an officer authorized to administer oaths, and the transcript must be properly certified by that officer. The certification must affirm that the testimony was accurately reported and transcribed and that the reporter held valid Nevada licensure at the time of the proceeding. Nevada courts treat the certified stenographic transcript as the authoritative evidentiary record for motion practice and trial use.
Remote depositions are permitted by stipulation of the parties or court order. The credentialing requirement for official stenographic transcripts applies equally in remote proceedings. Proper oath administration, certification language, and compliance with formatting standards remain essential. Audio or video recording does not substitute for a certified transcript unless expressly authorized by the parties or the court.
For deposition transcripts intended to support dispositive motions, evidentiary hearings, or appellate proceedings in Nevada courts, retention of a properly licensed Nevada CCR ensures compliance with statutory requirements and protects against admissibility objections.
Under Nevada Rule of Civil Procedure 28 and Rule 30, depositions must be taken before an officer authorized to administer oaths, and the transcript must be properly certified by that officer. The certification must affirm that the testimony was accurately reported and transcribed and that the reporter held valid Nevada licensure at the time of the proceeding. Nevada courts treat the certified stenographic transcript as the authoritative evidentiary record for motion practice and trial use.
Remote depositions are permitted by stipulation of the parties or court order. The credentialing requirement for official stenographic transcripts applies equally in remote proceedings. Proper oath administration, certification language, and compliance with formatting standards remain essential. Audio or video recording does not substitute for a certified transcript unless expressly authorized by the parties or the court.
For deposition transcripts intended to support dispositive motions, evidentiary hearings, or appellate proceedings in Nevada courts, retention of a properly licensed Nevada CCR ensures compliance with statutory requirements and protects against admissibility objections.
Last reviewed for accuracy: April 2026
