Washington Revised Code Title 18. Businesses and Professions § 18.145.010. Certificate required

(1) No person may represent himself or herself as a court reporter without first obtaining a certificate as required by this chapter.

(2) A person represents himself or herself to be a court reporter when the person adopts or uses any title or description of services that incorporates one or more of the following terms:  “Shorthand reporter,” “court reporter,” “certified shorthand reporter,” or “certified court reporter.”