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Board of Sign Language Interpreters - Generalist Sign Language Interpreter - License Information

Licensure Information - Generalist Sign Language Interpreter Temporary License

  • A generalist sign language interpreter license holder may provide sign language interpreter services.
  • A generalist sign language interpreter license holder may supervise provisional sign language interpreter license holders.
  • A generalist sign language interpreter license holder may provide sign language interpreter services in an educational setting.
  • A generalist sign language interpreter license holder may not provide sign language interpretation services in a medical setting without also holding a medical sign language interpreter license issued by the HLO under HB 2696 (2023), Section 6.
  • A generalist sign language interpreter license holder may not provide sign language interpretation services in a legal setting without also holding a legal sign language interpreter license issued by the HLO under HB 2696 (2023), Section 7.
  • A generalist sign language interpreter temporary license becomes invalid when one of the following occurs, whichever occurs first: June 8, 2024, or the HLO grants or denies the license holder a license under HB 2696 (2023).
  • The generalist sign language interpreter temporary license may not be renewed.
  • The issuance or the licensee's holding of a generalist sign language interpreter license does not supersede, replace, or negate the need for the license to comply with other laws requiring licensure or registration, or competent sign language interpreter services.

How to Apply - Application Requirements for the Generalist Sign Language Interpreter Temporary License

  • Meet the requirements of Oregon Administrative Rule, Chapter 331, Division 30.
  • Submit a completed application (see applications under the "Forms" header below).
  • Submit two forms of original identification issued by a government agency. Acceptable identification options can be found under Oregon Administrative Rule, Chapter 331, Division 30.
  • Submit proof of being at least 18 years of age.
  • Attest to being in compliance with nationally recognized code of professional conduct, such as the code authored by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and the National Association of the Deaf (NAD).
  • Attest to holding a credential from the list provided under "Application Requirements" on the Generalist Sign Language Interpreter Temporary License Application (see applications under the "Forms" header below).

Fees

There are no fees required for the HLO temporary license; however, once the Board has Oregon Administrative Rules in place, temporary license holders will need to reapply for permanent licensure by the Board. At that time, there will be a fee for application processing and a fee for the permanent license issued by the Board.

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