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 Association211 N. Union Street, Suite 100
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 DeafRegistry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc.
PO Box 17581
Arlington, VA 22216-7581
Phone: 703.838.0030, Fax: 703.838.0454