Reciprocity Request Form

If you experience difficulty using the form below, you may download the Reciprocity Application Form and email it to our office as an attachment.

More information about the Reciprocity process can be found here.

New for 2024: ACICP Credentialed Interpreter Continuing Education Requirements

Have You Been Accepted in the Arizona Court Interpreter Registy?*

I have been accepted into the Arizona Court Interpreter Registry
I have NOT been accepted into the Arizona Court Interpreter Registry

If you have not created a profile in the Arizona Court Interpreter Registry, please do so before continuing with this form.

Administrative Office of the U.S Courts (AOUSC) certification. Federal certification qualifies for recognition at the Tier 4 level.
NAJIT certification; credential granted by the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators. NAJIT certification qualifies for recognition at the Tier 4 level.
NCSC (Consortium) certification; credential granted by another state that is a member of the Council of Language Access Coordinators (CLAC) and which uses the NCSC (Consortium) interpreting exams. Scores must meet or exceed those required for Tier 3 of the Arizona credential. NCSC certification qualifies for Tier 3 or Tier 4 recognition, depending on the underlying Oral Interpreting Exam scores. Please review the score requirements carefully before applying for reciprocity.

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Certification*

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Supporting Documentation

Please upload your proof of certification

Additional Documentation

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The fee for reciprocity is $200.

The ACICP will not verify an applicant’s eligibility with a certifying authority until the application fee has been paid. The reciprocity fee includes the required interpreter ethics course and court overview course (both offered online).

Important Note:

There will be no refund of the reciprocity fee should an applicant not meet the necessary requirements.

Applicants are advised to contact the ACICP at [email protected] or 602-452-3333 with any questions about eligibility before an application is submitted. Fees are non-refundable.

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Online Classes Registration*

Classes must be completed as part of reciprocity

Court Employees Only:

Provide Court Name and Supervisor

If you have a disability recognized by the Americas with Disabilities Act (ADA) or state law, you may request reasonable accommodation using the Request for Special Accommodation Form that can be provided to you by the ACICP. The completed form must be submitted to the ACICP by the registration deadline of the earliest preferred session you wish to attend. The ACICP will email the form to the email provided in the Arizona Court Interpreter Registry. For additional information, please contact the ACICP at (602) 452-3333 / (602) 452-3545 (TDD).

I swear or affirm that the answers and statements on this application are complete, true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the AOC will contact the certifying entity named above to verify my eligibility for reciprocity.

Payment Procedure

After clicking "Submit Form" below, you will receive an email from the ACICP confirming receipt of your registration request and providing a link to make payment online within 2 business days. Once payment is made, your registration will be finalized and you will receive an email with a login ID and password that you will use to complete the class(es).

It is important to note that all communication from the ACICP will be done through email. It is imperative that you maintain an up-to-date email address in the Arizona Court Interpreter Registry. To help ensure important ACICP communications are received, the ACICP recommends that you place [email protected] on your email “safe sender” list. (For more information about “safe sender” lists, please consult your email provider.)

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Go to the ACICP Online Classes Overview page.

Contact Information:

Arizona Court Interpreter Credentialing Program (ACICP)
Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts
Email: [email protected]
ACICP Webpage: http://www.azcourts.gov/interpreter/Arizona-Court-Interpreter-Credentialing-Program
AZ Court Interpreter Registry: https://apps.azcourts.gov/registry

Reciprocity Request Form

All candidates seeking reciprocity must meet the following preconditions:

The AOC grants reciprocity for the following credentials:

Applicant Information

Please select the Certification you currently possess

Fees and Restrictions

Online Classes

ADA Accommodation

Form Submission and Payment