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Becoming a Registered Court Interpreter
Becoming a Court Interpreter
Mandatory Minimum Requirements
To be eligible to interpret for the state courts, applicants must meet the following mandatory requirements:
- Attend the two-day Basic Orientation Workshop;
Register for the 2026 BOW registration form. - Pass the Written English Proficiency Exam and the Hawai‘i Basic Ethics Exam; and
- Clear a criminal background check.
Opportunities for Advancement
Interpreters who have met the mandatory minimum requirements are eligible to take an Oral Interpreting Exam to qualify for a higher tier designation and higher pay rate.