Become a Court Interpreter

What is a Certified/Registered Interpreter and how to become one.

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%.
• Submit the Court Interpreter Certification Request Forms with:
  • Verification of 40 hours of Nevada courtroom observation or work.
  • Two (2) fingerprint cards.
  • Administration fee of $50.00.
  • Passport size photograph.

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