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:

1. Attend the two-day Basic Orientation Workshop;
   Register for the 2025 BOW registration form.
2. Pass the Written English Proficiency Exam and the Hawai‘i Basic Ethics Exam; and
3. 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.