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Per
Wis. Stat. § 440.08 (2), the required renewal date for the Sign Language Interpreter Intermediate Hearing 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.
Method 1 - Must satisfy all of the following:
- Proof of earning at least an Associate's degree in Sign Language Interpretation or equivalent.
- Evidence of successful completion of an Interpreter Training Program.
- Evidence of passing the Basic Performance examination and Certification by the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters
or evidence of passing an equivalent examination.
Method 2 - Must satisfy all of the following:
- Proof of earning an Associate's degree in Sign Language Interpretation before 7/19/2019.
- Evidence of passing the Basic Performance examination and Certification by the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters
or evidence of passing an equivalent examination.
Method 3 - Must satisfy all of the following:
- Evidence of passing the Basic Performance examination and Certification by the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters before 7/19/2019
or evidence of passing an equivalent examination before 7/19/2019.
- Department review of all circumstances and upon receiving advice from the committee.
Application for Licensure
| Form | Description |
|---|
3227
| Credentialing Information for Sign Language Interpreter Intermediate Hearing Applicants
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| 2928 | Sign Language Interpreter Certificate of Professional Education or Training Program Completion |
2926
| Request for Verification of Membership And/or Certification of RID (if applicable) |
| 3206 | Request for Verification of Board of Evaluations of Interpreters (BEI) Certification
(required for all methods) |
3228
| Exemption Request Form |
|
3217 | Application for Fee Reduction (This form
must accompany the application for the credential if requesting a fee reduction.) |
3085
| Application for Predetermination (Optional-Submit ONLY if you have been convicted of any felony, misdemeanor, or other violations of federal or state law in this state or any other and you desire a review of your conviction record before applying for a credential.)
|
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2829 | Malpractice Suites or Claims (if applicable) |
|
2252 | Convictions and Pending Charges (if applicable) |