

Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services' Office on Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) requires interpreters to be registered and meet specific certification standards. This ensures that interpreters are competent in sign language and other communication methods, maintaining the confidentiality and accuracy of interpreted information. It is the responsibility of the interpreter, in the state of Mississippi, to adhere to the Interpreter Registration Law.
Registered Interpreters
Click HERE to view current registered interpreters. This includes Regular (Certified/Screened), Out of State, Student and Provisional registrations.
Application for Interpreter Registration
Click HERE for the Mississippi Interpreter Registration Application.
Before sending in your registration application, make sure you include the following:
- Payment (money order or check only) All payments must be made to the order of MDRS and application packets sent to ODHH
- Copy of Driver’s License
- Copy of RID Certification, BEI, State Screening Level, Or E.I.P.A. 3.0 or higher
- Send a clear and appropriate digital picture to ahunter@mdrs.ms.gov or come to ODHH office to take a picture
- All other required documentation to process the application
- There is a $10.00 late fee for renewal registrations that are expired more than 30 days
If an incomplete application is received, it will be returned to you WITHOUT being processed.
- Mississippi Quality Assurance (MSQA) is still in good standing, continue to register as Regular. Continue to send the copy of MSQA card along with the registration application.
- Expired MSQA, register as provisional, continue to send the most recent copy of MSQA level or any other licensures/certifications along with the registration application and you will receive two letters (for your employer(s). The letters will state what licensure/certificate you had.
- First time interpreters with no certification, will be considered as a normal provisional procedure as stated in the registration application.
Established by the Mississippi Legislature in 2005
Click HERE to view Senate Bill No. 2715 (PDF) Source: Mississippi Legislature