Become a Court Interpreter

Certification Process*
Current basic requirements for Court Interpreter Certification/Registration include:

Complete the Orientation Workshop for Interpreters in the NV Courts System.
Pass the NV Certified Court Interpreter Written Test with a minimum score of 80%.
Pass the NV Certified Court Interpreter Oral Examination with a minimum score of 70%.
Provide verification of 40 hours of Nevada courtroom observation or work.
Submit the Court Interpreter Certification Request Forms.
Submit 2 fingerprint cards.
Pay Administration fee of $50.00.
Submit a passport size photograph.

Reciprocity Process*
Current basic requirements for Reciprocity Certification/Registration include:

Complete the Orientation Workshop for Interpreters in the NV Courts System.
Provide documentation for verification of previous test scores from the NCSC member state.
Provide verification of 40 hours of Nevada courtroom observation or work.
Submit the Court Interpreter Certification Request Forms.
Submit 2 fingerprint cards.
Pay Administration fee of $50.00.
Submit a passport size photograph.

Please mail completed forms to:
Court Interpreter Program
Attn: Accounting Unit
201 S. Carson St. Suite: 250
Carson City, NV 89701

*Please refer to the State Court Administrator Guidelines for additional information.

Self Study Resources:

Exam Resources:

Need more information?
Court Interpreter Program Coordinator
courtinterpreters@nvcourts.nv.gov
775-687-9806