Professional Interpreter and Translator Resources

The State Personnel Board (SPB) is providing information relative to professional interpreter and translator associations for informational purposes only. These associations may also have information available on their Web sites that may be helpful to state agencies in assessing the qualifications and professional training required of professional-level interpreters and translators. These interpreters and translators may not be CMAS contractors, therefore, state departments should ensure they comply with Department of General Services' contracting requirements when utilizing the services of any outside interpreter and/or translation vendor.

Professional Associations

The SPB's list of organizations and entities/vendors does not imply an endorsement of the products, services or materials they may provide. These organizations and entities/vendors are completely independent from the SPB. The SPB is not responsible for the products or services provided by these organizations and entities/vendors or any of the materials they may disseminate.

• American Translators Association
• National Association of Judicial Interpreters and Translators 
• California Court Interpreters Assocation
• Northern California Translators Association
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
• Other National, Local and Regional Professional Translator & Interpreter Associations