FAQ
Please refer to NC General Statute 90D and to The Rules developed by the Licensure Board for more detailed information regarding these and other questions.
- I have a Grandfather License. Should I consider getting a Full License?
- How long does a Grandfather License last?
- If my certification has lapsed can I become licensed?
- Why is the national criminal record check needed?
- Why do I have to provide my fingerprints for the criminal record check?
- Who will see my criminal record report from the FBI?
- What does good moral character mean?
- Why is the cost of licensure $225.00 while other professional licenses are less?
- With licensure will the cost of interpreters increase?
- Is my job title required to say Interpreter for me to be able to apply for a license?
- Why do Codas (Children of Deaf Adults) have to be licensed?
- What does traditional classroom setting mean for the continuing education requirement?
- What information must be on my business card?
- Will interns be required to show license numbers of their mentor on their business cards?
- Will interns have to be fingerprinted and have a background check?
- I understand there is now a provision that permits people from out of state to work in North Carolina for a short period of time (like in a conference) without a license. Is this true?
- What are the five new categories that qualify an interpreter for a Provisional License?
- I heard there are rules for proration of Continued Education Units (CEUs) during the first year of Licensure. Could you explain?
- What is the process for filing an incident (complaint) report?
- What happens to money collected for fines imposed by the Board?
- Can an expired Provisional License be renewed?
- What happens if a licensee has not complied with the CEU requirements?
- What are the penalties against a person for violating the law or rules governing interpreter/transliterator licensing and what defines a violation?