Become an Interpreter
Application Process
American Sign Language
Once you have obtained your Specialist Certification:Legal (SC:L), please contact the Court Interpreters Program to request a registration application packet. The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) processes these applications on behalf of the Judicial Council.
Application Requirements:
- Candidates applying for certification in one American Sign Language must pay a fee of $85.
- Candidates must submit one passport-size photo with their application.
The application packet includes complete instructions for submitting required documentation and fees.
Upon submission of the application, your name will be added to the Master List of Certified Court Interpreters of Designated Languages and Registered Interpreters of Nondesignated Languages.
Spoken Languages
To be certified or registered as court interpreter with the Judicial Council of California, applicants must first pass both the written and oral components of the California Court Interpreter Examination.
After passing the examination, candidates will receive an application packet for certification or registration with the Judicial Council of California. The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) processes these applications on behalf of the Judicial Council.
Application Requirements:
- Candidates applying for certification in one of the 12 designated languages must pay an annual fee of $85.
- Candidates applying to be registered interpreters of nondesignated languages must pay an annual fee of $50.
- Candidates must submit one passport-size photo with their application.
The application packet includes complete instructions for submitting required documentation and fees.
Upon submission of the application, your name will be added to the Master List of Certified Court Interpreters of Designated Languages and Registered Interpreters of Nondesignated Languages.
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