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Overview

Interpreters who complete the requirements listed below are eligible to work for the state courts and may be listed on the Statewide Roster of Court Interpreters available to court administrators throughout Minnesota.

Spoken Language Certification



***There are no available testing dates for 2025. Certification exams will be administered in the fall of 2026***
 

Minnesota Certification Requirements

Advanced and experienced interpreters who want to specialize in court work are encouraged to take the Certification Exam to become a Minnesota Certified Court Interpreter. Minnesota's district courts are required to appoint certified interpreters first.

To be certified, an interpreter must complete all of the following prerequisites:

  1. Be listed on the Minnesota Court Interpreter Roster;
  2. Receive a passing score on the court interpreter certification exam developed by the National Center for State Courts that is administered or approved by the State Court Administrator’s Office;
  3. Be at least 18 years old; and
  4. Be of good character and fitness as evidenced by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) report - a Criminal Background Check.

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