Book a court reporter
without the agency markup.
At big agencies, large firms get the discounts and small firms pay for them. TrialBase books independent Certified Shorthand Reporters directly, at one rate for every firm: $769 for two hours in California, Zoom, exhibits and the appearance fee included.
- Save up to 50% on deposition costs.
- The price before you book.
- Certified Shorthand Reporters. Guaranteed appearance.
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Questions, answered
How do I book a court reporter in California?
Upload the deposition notice to TrialBase. We pull the details, book a Certified Shorthand Reporter for the date, send every party the Zoom link and confirm the appearance, which is guaranteed. It takes a few minutes, and you see the estimate before you book.
How much does a court reporter cost?
A two-hour deposition in California is $769, our minimum transcript charge. Half-day and full-day depositions are priced by the estimated page count, and the calculator at trialbase.com/rates shows the estimate for each before you book.
How does TrialBase save up to 50%?
TrialBase books independent Certified Shorthand Reporters directly, without an agency in between, and publishes one rate with the appearance fee, exhibits and Zoom included. Firms save up to 50% compared with traditional agency pricing, and see the estimate before they book.
Do small firms pay more?
At big agencies, often yes: large firms negotiate volume discounts, and solo and small firms pay the full rate that makes up for them. TrialBase has no volume tiers. One published rate for every firm: $769 for a two-hour deposition whether you book one a year or a hundred.
Are your court reporters licensed in California?
Yes. Every reporter TrialBase books is a Certified Shorthand Reporter licensed in California, and TrialBase is registered with the Court Reporters Board of California as a court reporting firm (CRF Lic. 261).
What does the court reporter fee include?
The appearance fee, exhibits, Zoom video conferencing, production and the certified transcript delivered as a PDF. Extras are listed upfront: interpreted and hybrid depositions carry a surcharge, and a printed sealed original is $50 up to 200 pages.
Can the court reporter attend remotely?
Yes. Most depositions on TrialBase are fully remote over Zoom. If you would rather meet in person, the parties sit together at your address and the court reporter joins over Zoom.
How do I get the transcript?
The certified transcript is delivered to your case in TrialBase in 10 business days as standard, sooner if you order it expedited. Download it, order a printed and bound copy, or share it with your team.
Book a court reporter for your next deposition.
Big firms get the discounts; small firms pay for them. Not here: one rate for every firm. Create your account and schedule it in a few minutes, with the price upfront.