Sign Language Interpreter - Intermediate Deaf

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License Information

Per Wis. Stat. § 440.08 (2), the required renewal date for the Sign Language Interpreter Intermediate Deaf credential is 08/31/odd years.  Should you receive your initial credential in the months leading up to this date, you are still required to renew your license by the statutorily defined date.

Complete training and experience by one of the following methods and submit the appropriate application form, including all required documentation.

• Proof of a high school diploma or equivalent. 
  
• Evidence of completion of at least 40 hours of deaf interpreter training curriculum approved by the Department. 
  
• Evidence of successful completion of at least 16 hours of Sign Language Interpretation services-related training approved by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., or the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters, or substantially equivalent training as determined by the Department. ​
  
• Evidence of successful completion of American Sign Language Linguistics I and II or substantially equivalent coursework as determined by the Department. 
  
• Two Letters of Recommendation from individuals who hold a Sign Language Interpreter-Advanced Deaf license, a Certified Deaf Interpreter Certification issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., or an equivalent Certification as determined by the Department. Letters must show successful completion of at least 25 hours of observing sign language interpretation services provided to clients. ​
  

Renewal Information

Requirements

• FEE (See Renewal Dates and Fees)
• SIG (Signature regarding validity of credentials required to retain Sign Language Interpreter License)
• If your legal status as a qualified alien or nonimmigrant lawfully present in the United States has changed since the issuance of your credential or your last renewal, please contact the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services at (608) 266-2112 or dsps@wisconsin.gov.
  

Renewal Methods

• Online Log In: License Renewal Online
• Request a Paper Renewal Form: (608) 266-2112

​Wisconsin Act 210 (effective June 1, 2012)

This Act extends the license of a service member if the license expires while they are on active duty from 90 days to 180 days from the date of discharge. The same applies to a spouse of a service member if the spouse does not practice under their license while the service member is on active duty and does not practice because the service member is on active duty.

This Act repeals a provision of prior law that required a service member to meet all of the requirements for license extension or renewal, except for continuing education requirements, in order to have the license extended.

Service members and spouses may request extensions of licenses beyond 180 days from discharge and may request a waiver or extension of time to complete continuing education requirements due to hardship.  Please view Active Duty/Discharge Renewal Extension Form R210.​
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