Interpreter, Sign Language License Costs by State
Because occupational licensing is regulated strictly at the state level, the barrier to entry for becoming a interpreter, sign language varies violently depending on where you live. While some states allow you to operate completely license-free using a simple LLC, other jurisdictions legally mandate thousands of hours of vocational training, background checks, and expensive recurring board fees. Select your state below to view the exact line-by-line cost analysis, including local permits and insurance estimates.
License Requirements by State
License Required (22 states)
No License (29 states)
22 states require a license, 29 states do not.
Select a State to View Cost Estimates
AL
Alabama$750 State Fee
AK
AlaskaView Breakdown →
AZ
Arizona$365 State Fee
AR
Arkansas$365 State Fee
CA
CaliforniaView Breakdown →
CO
ColoradoView Breakdown →
CT
Connecticut$885 State Fee
DE
DelawareView Breakdown →
DC
District of ColumbiaView Breakdown →
FL
FloridaView Breakdown →
GA
GeorgiaView Breakdown →
HI
HawaiiView Breakdown →
ID
IdahoView Breakdown →
IL
Illinois$470 State Fee
IN
Indiana$885 State Fee
IA
Iowa$470 State Fee
KS
KansasView Breakdown →
KY
Kentucky$415 State Fee
LA
LouisianaView Breakdown →
ME
Maine$1256 State Fee
MD
MarylandView Breakdown →
MA
MassachusettsView Breakdown →
MI
MichiganView Breakdown →
MN
MinnesotaView Breakdown →
MS
Mississippi$225 State Fee
MO
Missouri$441 State Fee
MT
MontanaView Breakdown →
NE
Nebraska$395 State Fee
NV
Nevada$885 State Fee
NH
New Hampshire$1085 State Fee
NJ
New JerseyView Breakdown →
NM
New Mexico$305 State Fee
NY
New YorkView Breakdown →
NC
North Carolina$1148 State Fee
ND
North Dakota$935 State Fee
OH
OhioView Breakdown →
OK
OklahomaView Breakdown →
OR
OregonView Breakdown →
PA
PennsylvaniaView Breakdown →
RI
Rhode Island$455 State Fee
SC
South CarolinaView Breakdown →
SD
South Dakota$400 State Fee
TN
TennesseeView Breakdown →
TX
TexasView Breakdown →
UT
Utah$210 State Fee
VT
VermontView Breakdown →
VA
VirginiaView Breakdown →
WA
WashingtonView Breakdown →
WV
West Virginia$275 State Fee
WI
Wisconsin$315 State Fee
WY
WyomingView Breakdown →