N.J. Stat. Ann. § 45:15B-3

3. The board shall grant a certificate as a certified court reporter to any citizen of the United States, residing or having a place for the regular transaction of business in this State, (a) who is over the age of 18 years, of good moral character, and is a graduate of a high school or has had an equivalent education; and (b) who has successfully passed an examination in court reporting under such rules and regulations as the board may prescribe.