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

How to Apply - Application Requirements for the Educational Sign Language Interpreter Permanent License

Meet the requirements of Oregon Administrative Rule, Chapter 331, Division 30.
Submit a completed application (see applications under the "Forms" header below). Applications for permanent licensure are available 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 the 2005 NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct.
Submit proof of meeting minimum standard requirements established by the Oregon Department of Education in Oregon Administrative Rule 581-015-2035. If OAR 581-015-2035 establishes an educational sign language interpreter license as the minimum standard, than this requirement is met if the HLO finds that the applicant qualifies for licensure under this rule.
Submit proof of meeting the following minimum standards:

Achieving a passing score of 3.5 or above on the Educational Interpreting Performance Assessment (EIPA) performance test; or
Holding RID National Interpreting Certification, RID Certificate of Interpretation or RID Certificate of Transliteration; and

Holding a bachelor's or associate degree from an Interpreter Education Program or in a related educational field; or
Achieving a passing score on the EIPA written test.

The individual applications will show the amount due for both the application fee and the license fee.