Membership

Categories & criteria.

CRAZ admits members across several categories, each with its own scope of practice and eligibility criteria. Choose the category that reflects your role.

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Categories

Each category carries its own rights, obligations and annual subscription.

Category I

Full Member

Practising court reporters and transcriptionists.

Category J

Associate Member

Trainees, interns, and persons in allied professions.

Category K

Council Member

Elected council members of the Association.

Category L

Executive Member

Executive committee members (President, VP, Secretary, etc.).

Category M Honorary

Honorary Member

Honorary members recognised by the Association.

How to join

Application is straightforward.

  1. Apply online. Complete the membership application with your professional details.
  2. Review. The Membership Committee reviews your application, usually within 14 working days.
  3. Approval and dues. Once approved, you receive your membership number and instructions for paying annual dues.
  4. Activation. On verification of payment, your membership becomes active and you gain full portal access.

What members receive

  • Recognition as a member in good standing in the official register.
  • Access to the CRAZ portal, including AI-assisted transcription.
  • Reduced fees for AGMs, CPD sessions, training and specialist workshops.
  • Updates on policy, conditions of service and matters of professional concern.
  • The collective representation of the Association in matters affecting the profession.
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