How Our Transcription Process Works

Our process is simple and straightforward. Provide the case information and audio, select your turnaround time, and we’ll handle the transcription and delivery from there.

1. Submit Your Case Information
   To begin your transcript, please provide the following case information:

• Case Caption
• The Docket Number
• The Names and Email Addresses for Who Is Representing the Parties
• The Presiding Official’s Name
• Clerks Minutes (if available)

2. Provide Your Audio
   Audio may be securely uploaded, provided by the court or through an email link, mailed on a CD, or dropped off at our office.

3. Select Your Turnaround Time
   Choose the turnaround option that best fits your deadline and budget.

4. Confirmation & Transcription
   Once your audio files and case information are received, we’ll confirm receipt and begin processing your transcript.

5. Payment
   Once your transcript is complete, payment is required before the completed transcript is released.

6. Receive Your Completed Transcript
   Your completed transcript will be securely delivered to you within your selected turnaround time.

For Appeals

1. Statement of Arrangements -RAP 9.2(a)
   For an appeal, a Statement of Arrangements must be filed confirming that the necessary Verbatim Report of Proceedings had been ordered, arrangements for payment have been made, and Affordable Transcript is identified as the transcriptionist.

2. Audio Received for the Appeal
   Once the designated court audio is received, we will begin preparing the Verbatim Report of Proceedings for the appeal.

3. Prepare the Verbatim Report of Proceedings
   We will prepare the designated proceeding as a complete and accurate Verbatim Report of Proceedings in accordance with applicable Washington court requirements.

4. Payment
   Once the Verbatim Report of Proceedings is completed, payment is required before the transcript is released and filed with the appropriate court.

5. File the Report of Proceedings
   Once payment has been received, the completed Report of Proceedings will be filed with the appropriate court in accordance with applicable filing requirements.