Exceptions to the court reporters restrictions. If requesting a restricted court reporters certificate, the chief circuit judge must do the following: "The Chief Circuit Judge must submit a written request for a restricted certificate to the Court Reporting Services, 325 West Adams Street, Room 140, Spring field, IL 62704. Enclose the four-page application, supporting documentation, and fee payment." quote from the application at this link: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/renewals/apply/Forms/csr-ex.pdf page 3, item 4 On page 5: LICENSURE METHODS AND DEFINITIONS All license term are clearly defined.