Qualified Interpreter

Michigan Qualified Interpreter Program

The Qualified Interpreter (QI) Program certifies qualified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters for the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing. The QI Program processes applications for sign language interpreters such as: Test of English Proficiency (TEP) & Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) exams, initial certification, and renewals. The Michigan accepted certification credentials are: MI BEI, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), and Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA). 

Board of Interpreters for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing (View Board Member information here)

Regular Board Meetings Notice 2024

Upcoming Board Meeting Agenda for 10/16/24

Watch the ASL Board Meeting Announcement 10/16/24 (youtube.com) here

Town Hall Meeting Notice 10/16/24

Watch the ASL Town Hall Meeting Announcement 10/16/24 (youtube.com) here

Search for Sign Language Interpreters

Renew Your Certification

• Renewal Application
• Renewal Visual Calendar Graphic RID & EIPA
• Renewal Reminder & FAQs
  
  Renewal Processing Notice:
  • The QI Program is diligently working to review and process applications as they are received. We will reach out if additional information is needed. Please check MOIS for updates. Once processed, the certificate will be sent via U.S. mail. If a certified interpreter has submitted a renewal application with the appropriate documentation and fee payment, they may continue to work temporarily with an expired listing while the department processes the application. The expired listing will appear temporarily in MOIS during the periods outlined below.
    
    If a renewal application is not postmarked on or before the due date of June 30th or the annual BEI certificate expiration due date a $15 late fee will be applied.  A qualified interpreter with an EIPA or RID credential who fails to submit a renewal within 45 calendar days must pay a reinstatement fee.  A qualified interpreter with a BEI credential who allows it to lapse must retest and pay the examination fee for reinstatement unless the fully completed renewal is submitted within 90 calendar days following the date the credential expired.