Renewal Procedure

Registered interpreters are required to renew their registration every year, regardless of their status on the Register.

This takes place in the month that the interpreter was first admitted (for example if an interpreter was admitted in July 2005 then renewal should be completed by 01 July each year). Forms for annual registration are sent out approximately six weeks prior to the month of renewal.

The following documents will assist you in renewing your registration.

• Renewal Form (PDF)
• Guidelines on Providing Proof of Public Service Interpreting Experience (PDF)
• Security Clearance Information Sheet (PDF)
• Code of Conduct (PDF)
• Disciplinary Procedures (PDF, 35kb)
• Certificate of Registration Order Form (PDF, 12kb)

Additional Language Application

If you wish to apply for an Additional Language, please complete the Additional Language Application Form (see link below). All Additional Languages must meet the Criteria for Entry (see link below) and will need to be approved before they can be accepted onto the Register. Please note that it will take about four weeks to process your Additional Language application and may take longer if we do not receive all the necessary information.

The Additional Language fee is currently £33 (this includes an administration fee of £16.50). Please note that if your application is rejected then the administration fee is non-refundable.

• Additional Language Application Form (PDF)
• Criteria for Entry (PDF)

Renewal Procedure for lapsed listings

An interpreter who allows their registration to lapse, and does not apply for reinstatement within three years, must apply as a new applicant.

• Re-instatement notes (PDF)

If an interpreter wishes to reinstate their registration after 3 months of being lapsed but within 3 years, they must pay a re-admission fee together with the annual registration fee.