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The Idaho Licensure Law applies to all interpreting settings, whether compensated or volunteer. The limited exemptions include: emergency medical, religious services, private family events, and incidental conversation. 

Signed language interpreters are required to have a valid license from the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) to interpret in the State of Idaho as specified in the Speech and Hearing Services Practice ActThis licensure requirement also applies to any interpreters working virtually with clients in Idaho.

Idaho rule incorporates the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct by reference. This means any licensed interpreter, regardless of certification through RID, is required legally obligated to adhere to the CPC.

IdahoRID does not issue or regulate state licensure requirements. To learn more about this law and the wide array of credentials accepted to gain licensure, see the chart below and verify with DOPL.


provisional Permits

Individuals who are interested in working as an interpreter in Idaho but do not hold the credentials required to obtain original licensure may work through a provisional permit approved by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL). Permit holders are required to work under a supervisor, implement a professional development plan, submit quarterly reports, and meet with their supervisor regularly.

Reports are due each quarter a provisional permit is active, whether or not you were actively interpreting. New permit holders are required to submit their first report on the regular reporting schedule, even if they did not have their permit for the entire quarter.

The settings allowed for an interpreter who is provisionally licensed depends entirely on the supervisor and provisional license holder's agreement, as documented in quarterly reporting. Interpreters with a provisional permit are also required to document a progress plan with their supervisor. Below are three Provisional Templates made available for your use.

Provisional permit holders have 2 years from the date of approval to obtain the credentials needed for original licensure. Once credentials have been achieved, permit holder should apply for original license through DPOL.


For more information about laws and professional standards of practice that relate to specific settings such as the Idaho Educational Interpreter Act, legal interpreting, etc., see our Settings & Specialties page here.

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