Licensure (Yes/No)
Yes
Registration (Yes/No)
Yes
Regulation (Yes/No)
Yes
Categories
Education
Requirements
– Submit a completed Application for Licensure form to the Board
– Pay the application and license fee as outlined in 201 KAR 39.040
– Submit a proof of valid certification
– At a level recognized by RID, with the exception of NAD III
– EIPA level 3.5 or above
– TEC Unit
– Other certifications as identified by the Kentucky Board of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, if applying for licensure via reciprocity
Length
Annual.
Cost of License
Application fee: $50
Yearly licensure: $125
Late fee: $60
Extension fee: $35
Reinstatement fee: $135
Reciprocal license: $250
Duplicate license: $10
Possible Penalties & Grievance Process
Any person who shall violate or aid in the violation of any of the provisions of KRS 309.301 shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
Board/Agency
Number of Board Members: 7
Term Limits: Four-year terms.
Members cannot serve consecutive terms.
Seven (7) members appointed by the Governor:
• Five (5) practicing interpreters who hold current nationally recognized certification and have at least five (5) years interpreting experience.
• One (1) deaf interpreter with past or current nationally recognized certification.
• And one (1) consumer with knowledge about interpreter issues.