Interpreter Certification

Effective July 1, 2006, the Department of Human Services will be implementing new interpreter certification policies and procedures. During the 2006 legislative session new interpreter certification laws (HB1248) were adopted changing South Dakota certification. Along with South Dakota Certification level III, IV, and V, South Dakota now recognizes national certification (RID & NAD), EIPA (Educational Interpreter Proficiency Assessment) certification with a score of 3.5 or higher, and will be issuing provisional certification for graduates of an accredited IT (Interpreter Training) Program. All certifications will require initial and annual registration. South Dakota will no longer be offering interpreter certification testing. All future interpreter certification testing must be taken through the national organization (RID) or through EIPA.

HB 1248- An Act to provide for the regulation of persons interpreting for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Interpreter registration notice.

Interpreter FAQ’s - A list of frequently asked questions

Provisional Certification Form

Initial Registration Form

For further information contact: Janet Ball at 605-773-4547 or contact at janet.ball@state.sd.us

Department of Human Services
Division of Rehabilitation
Hillsview Plaza, E. Hwy 34
c/o 500 East Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501-5070
Phone: 605-773-5991
1-800-265-9684
Fax: 605-773-5483