SpeakWrite

Yes — SpeakWrite is a real, operating platform. We verified its signup, payout, and policy pages directly on 2026-09-08 using 6 sources.

Via Paper check (mailed), ACH bank transfer. Payout cadence: Twice monthly.

Minimum age UNVERIFIED — no explicit minimum age published; adult status implied by legal-residency, work-history, and independent-contractor requirements. United States and Canada only — applicants must be legal residents of the US or Canada. Legal resident of US or Canada; detailed work history verification (1+ year professional transcription/word-processing experience in an office environment within the past 5 years — general office, data entry, accounting experience NOT sufficient); signed Confidentiality Agreement and security/confidentiality forms with exact name matching; independent contractor status.

5-step application: (1) submit application form after confirming requirements; (2) pass the online typing test (60+ WPM, 90% accuracy) via the Typist Dashboard; (3) sign the Confidentiality Agreement and provide detailed work history and availability (30-day window to complete the evaluation process once approved); (4) complete policy training videos and quizzes; (5) download the software and complete practice transcription training examples, which are evaluated for policy compliance before a contract offer. Foot pedal purchase (if desired) is recommended only after training is complete and a contract is offered.

1+ year of professional transcription/word processing experience in an office environment (past 5 years); typing 60 WPM with 90% accuracy; expert Microsoft Word including advanced formatting; strong English grammar/spelling/punctuation; available 4+ hours per week; willingness to learn SpeakWrite policies and maintain quality; must accept assigned jobs (re-queue only for offensive content); no medical transcription or data entry positions.