Michigan Qualified Interpreter Program
The Qualified Interpreter (QI) Program certifies qualified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters for the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing. The QI Program processes applications for sign language interpreters such as: Test of English Proficiency (TEP) & Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) exams, initial certification, and renewals. The Michigan accepted certification credentials are: MI BEI, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), and Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA).
Board of Interpreters for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing (View Board Member information here)
Regular Board Meetings Notice 2025 - Amended (UPDATED)
Board Meeting Agenda 10/8/25
ASL 10/8/25 Board Meeting Announcement: ASL Board Meeting Announcement 10/8/25 - YouTube
Review the pre-draft Qualified Interpreter General Rules
The Qualified Interpreter Program is pleased to announce the release of proposed draft changes to the existing Qualified Interpreter General Rules. A version is available in American Sign Language with captions and voiceover, released as a video playlist on YouTube.
Pre-draft rules
Read the pre-draft Qualified Interpreter General Rules
Watch the pre-draft rules in American Sign Language
The ASL, English captions, and English voice-over in the YouTube video playlist are an aid to the pre-draft rules. The information communicated in the videos is not meant to be a legal interpretation of the pre-draft rules or legal advice.
This early draft of the Qualified Interpreter General Rules was developed in cooperation with members of the Board of Interpreters, Michigan Department of Civil Rights, and Michigan Department of Education. Thank you to Deaf Professional Arts Network (DPAN) for help developing the videos.
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Renew Your Certification
Renewal Processing Notice:
- The QI Program is diligently working to review and process applications as they are received. We will reach out if additional information is needed. Please check MOIS for updates. Once processed, the certificate will be sent via U.S. mail. If a certified interpreter has submitted a renewal application with the appropriate documentation and fee payment, they may continue to work temporarily with an expired listing while the department processes the application. The expired listing will appear temporarily in MOIS during the periods outlined below.
If a renewal application is not postmarked on or before the due date of June 30th or the annual BEI certificate expiration due date a $15 late fee will be applied. A qualified interpreter with an EIPA or RID credential who fails to submit a renewal within 45 calendar days must pay a reinstatement fee. A qualified interpreter with a BEI credential who allows it to lapse must retest and pay the examination fee for reinstatement unless the fully completed renewal is submitted within 90 calendar days following the date the credential expired.
