The Indiana Certificate of Official Court Reporter is an official document issued by the Indiana Supreme Court. It is a license to practice court reporting in the state of Indiana. It is required for anyone who wishes to become a court reporter in the state. There are two types of Indiana Certificate of Official Court Reporter: Registered Court Reporter (RCR) and Registered Professional Reporter (RPR). The RCR is a certification granted to individuals who have successfully completed a court reporting program approved by the Indiana Supreme Court. The RPR is a certification granted to individuals who have completed the National Court Reporters Association's Registered Professional Reporter examination. Both certifications are valid for four years and must be renewed every four years. The Indiana Certificate of Official Court Reporter is issued by the Indiana Supreme Court and is required for anyone who wishes to practice court reporting in the state.