Court officer NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for court officer.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for court officer is 14103 (Court clerks and related court services occupations), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
14103
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 14103 covers
Court clerks and workers in related court services occupations perform administrative, security, and other support functions for courts of law such as scheduling trials, processing service fees, calling court to order, preparing court dockets and maintaining exhibits, recording trial proceedings and maintaining court records. They also facilitate court security and public safety, liaise with law enforcement organizations, and provide support to the judiciary. They are employed by federal, provincial, territorial and municipal courts and by police forces.
| Unit group | 14103 — Court clerks and related court services occupations |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Business, finance and administration occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Court clerks
- Call courts of law to order, read charges, take pleas from defendants, swear in witnesses and perform other clerical functions in the courtrooms
- Prepare court files, court dockets and other documents
- Record main court proceedings, including pleas, names of witnesses, dates, times and rulings
- Manage care and custody of court exhibits
- Prepare documents for and participate in jury selection
To use NOC 14103 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 14103 →
Other job titles under NOC 14103
- Court administrator
- Court clerk
- Court clerk-crier
- Court clerk supervisor
- Criminal court clerk
- Judicial clerk
- Provincial court clerk
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 14103, one of these may fit better:
- County court judge — NOC 41100 (Judges, TEER 1)
- Court interpreter — NOC 51114 (Translators, terminologists and interpreters, TEER 1)
- Court registrar — NOC 10019 (Other administrative services managers, TEER 0)
- Court reporter — NOC 12110 (Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations, TEER 2)
- Court services manager — NOC 10019 (Other administrative services managers, TEER 0)
- District court judge — NOC 41100 (Judges, TEER 1)
- Family court judge — NOC 41100 (Judges, TEER 1)
- Federal trial court justice — NOC 41100 (Judges, TEER 1)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for court officer?+
In NOC 2021, "court officer" is an example title in unit group 14103 — Court clerks and related court services occupations. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Business, finance and administration occupations" broad category.
Is court officer eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 14103 is TEER 4. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does court officer get extra CRS points?+
NOC 14103 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a court officer get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 14103 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says court officer but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 14103. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.