PURPOSE: This rule provides specific instructions to applicants regarding certification or permit application.

1. (1) To be eligible for the Missouri Interpreter Certification System, each applicant must—

   1. (A) Be eighteen (18) years of age or older; and
   2. (B) Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.

2. (2) Application for certification or permit must be completed on a form developed by the Board for Certification of Interpreters. Applications may be obtained by writing to the Missouri Commission for the Deaf.

   1. (A) Applicant must meet eligibility requirements for the Missouri Interpreter Certification System.
   2. (B) Applicants not meeting the eligibility requirements will be informed by letter of denial. The denial letter will outline, with as much specificity as practicable, the reason(s) for denial.
3. (3) An application must be properly completed with notary signature and submitted with fee in order to be considered for the certification or permit process.

4. (4) The completed application must clearly describe applicant’s intent to be examined, to be evaluated, to obtain Temporary Interpreting Permit, to obtain Intern/Practicum Interpreting Permit or Grandfather.

   1. (A) Applicants electing to be evaluated will be informed by letter of date, time and location of written examination. Written evaluation will be waived for individuals requesting reevaluation.
   2. (B) Applicants must include all documents, supporting materials and/or official transcripts with the application and will be informed by letter of the next available date, time and location of written examination, if applicable.
   3. (C) Applicants will be informed by letter within thirty (30) days.

5. (5) Applicants not available for the written examination within twelve (12) months of the application date will forfeit their application and fee.

   1. (A) Applicants will have to reapply as outlined above and submit the new application along with a fee.

AUTHORITY: section 209.295(1), RSMo (1994).* Original rule filed June 20, 1996, effective Jan. 30, 1997. Amended: Filed May 14, 1997, effective Dec. 30, 1997.

*Original authority 1994.