Certification is optional for interpreters and translators. The American Translators Association accredits translators. Translators must pass an exam that involves correctly translating some passages in a limited time span. For more information, contact:
American Translators Association225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 590, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703.683.6100, Fax: 703.683.6122
E-mail: ata@atanet.org
For more information on certification for interpreters for the deaf, contact:
The Registry for Interpreters for the Deaf333 Commerce Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703.838.0030, Fax: 703.838.0454