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:

• Colleges and Universities that Offer Court Interpreter Courses
• Essential Dictionaries for Court Interpreters
• Legal Glossary
• Standard Reference Materials
• Study Guide References

• A Word A Day
• ACEBO
• Common Courtroom Terminology
• De La Mora Institute of Interpretation
• Interpreter Education Online
• Legal-Ease International
• NCSC
• Free Rice
• Southern California School of Interpretation

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