American Sign Language Interpreters - Licensing - Conditional Interpreter, Conditional Deaf Interpreter, Certified Interpreter, Certified Deaf Interpreter

 

Conditional Interpreter

"Conditional Interpreter" means a license is granted to an applicant who has completed the educational requirements, passed a national interpreter certification knowledge exam and passed an American Sign Language Proficiency interview but who is not certified by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) who provides::

  • American Sign Language-based interpreting, which is the process of conveying information between American Sign Language and English; or
  • Intermediary Interpreting, which means interpreting services rendered by a deaf interpreter to facilitate communication between another deaf person and another licensed interpreter or between two or more deaf persons.

How to apply

Fees

  • License Fee $200.00
  • Payment of a $21.00 Fee for a State Police criminal background (SBI) check
  • Make check payable to "Maine State Treasurer."

Term

A conditional license may be held no more than 4 years and must be renewed annually on June 30

Apply Now

Download an Application form (PDF)

Requirements

A completed application with supporting documents(please see application guideline)

Renewal fees and information

Fees

  • License Fee $200.00
  • Make check payable to: "Maine State Treasurer."

Terms

Renews annually on June 30th

Requirements

  • Completed Application.
  • A late fee of $50 is assessed for licenses renewed after the June 30 license expiration date.
  • Renewal applications are emailed approximately 60 days prior to the license expiration date.

 

Conditional Deaf Interpreter

"Conditional Deaf Interpreter" means a license is granted to an applicant who has completed the educational requirements, passed a national interpreter certification knowledge exam and passed an American Sign Language Proficiency interview but who is not certified by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID), and whose sense of hearing is nonfunctional for the purpose of communication, whose primary means of communication is visual or tactile, and who provides intermediary interpreting.

How to apply

Fees

  • License Fee $100.00
  • Payment of a $21.00 Fee for a State Police criminal background (SBI) check
  • Make check payable to "Maine State Treasurer."

Term

A conditional license may be held no more than 4 years and must be renewed annually on June 30

Apply Now

Download an Application form (PDF)

Requirements

A completed application with supporting documents(please see application guideline)

Renewal fees and information

Fees

  • License Fee $100.00

Make check payable to: "Maine State Treasurer."

Terms

Annual - June 30

Requirements

  • Completed Application.
  • A late fee of $50 is assessed for licenses renewed after the June 30license expiration date.
  • Renewal applications are emailed approximately 60 days prior to the license expiration date.

 

Certified Interpreter

"Certified Interpreter" means a person licensed by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation who provides:

  • American Sign Language-based interpreting, which is the process of conveying information between American Sign Language and English; or
  • Intermediary interpreting, which means interpreting services rendered by a deaf interpreter to facilitate communication between another deaf person and another licensed interpreter or between two or more deaf persons.

How to apply

Fees

  • License Fee $200.00
  • Payment of a $21.00 Fee for a State Police criminal background (SBI) check
  • Make check payable to "Maine State Treasurer."

Term

Annual - June 30

Apply Now

Requirements

A completed application with supporting documents(please see application guideline)

Renewal fees and information

Fees

  • License Fee $200.00
  • Make check payable to: "Maine State Treasurer."

Terms

Annual - June 30

Requirements

  • Completed Application.
  • A late fee of $50 is assessed for licenses renewed after the June 30license expiration date.
  • A person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants and is required to reapply with an original license application, documentation and fees.
  • Renewal applications are emailed approximately 60 days prior to the license expiration date.

 

Certified Deaf Interpreter

"Certified Deaf Interpreter" means a person licensed by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation whose sense of hearing is nonfunctional for the purpose of communication, whose primary means of communication is visual or tactile, and who provides intermediary interpreting.

How to apply

Fees

  • License Fee $100.00
  • Payment of a $21.00 Fee for a State Police criminal background (SBI) check
  • Make check payable to "Maine State Treasurer"

Term

Annual - June 30

Apply Now

Requirements

A completed application with supporting documents(please see application guideline)

Renewal fees and information

Fees

  • License Fee $100.00
  • Make check payable to: "Maine State Treasurer"

Terms

Annual - June 30

Requirements

  • Completed Application.
  • A late fee of $50 is assessed for licenses renewed after the June 30 license expiration date.
  • A person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants and is required to reapply with an original license application, documentation and fees.
  • Renewal applications are emailed approximately 60 days prior to the license expiration date.