Testing and Training

Information about how to become a credentialed court interpreter can be found on the Becoming a Court Interpreter webpage.

Written Exam

The written exam is available year-round at testing centers across the state. You can find more information on our Written Exam Webpage.

Oral Exams

To register for the oral exam(s), you must have passed the court interpreter written exam and attended either the in-person Orientation or taken the online Orientation. Details about the orientation are provided to individuals who pass the written exam.

Certified Exam

Registration

The registration for the Court Interpreter Oral Exam is now open. You can register online here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7477117/Court-Interpreter-Certified-Oral-Exam-Registration-2023.

Where and When
Spokane: October 12 and 13, 2023
Olympia: October 18, 2023
Shoreline: October 21 and 22, 2023

You will be asked which date and time (morning or afternoon) you prefer. After the registration deadline, you will receive the exact time and address of your exam at the location you chose.

Fee
$300

Registration Deadline:
Spokane and Olympia: September 12
Shoreline: September 18

Requirements:
To register for the oral exam, you must have passed the court interpreter exam and either attended the in-person Orientation or taken the online Orientation.

Summer Trainings
To help test candidates prepare for the certified oral exam, a series of trainings will be held in August and September. See the Trainings Overview for more details.

Resources
Education Module with Oral Exam Overview
Resources for Court Interpreters
Court Interpreter Oral Exam Study Resources

Registered Languages

The oral exams for registered languages can be completed by appointment. To register for the exams, email interpreters@courts.wa.gov.

Resources
Education Module for Oral Exams in Registered Languages