New Mexico Register / Volume
XXXIV, Issue 14 / July 31, 2023
This
is an amendment to 16.28.3 NMAC, Section 11 effective 7/31/2023.
16.28.3.11 APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE:
A. An
application for any license to be issued or renewed by the board shall be made
on the official form provided by the board for that purpose.
B. All
applications for licensure must include:
(1) a
completed and signed application;
(2) applicant
name;
(3) proof
of age indicating applicant is at least eighteen years of age (copy of birth
certificate, driver’s license, state issued identification card, or baptismal
certificate);
(4) mailing
address;
(5) business
address;
(6) phone
number;
(7) non-refundable
application fee as required by the board;
(8) photograph:
applicants for original licensure shall attach a recent color photograph,
front-view of face.
C. An
application for a community signed language interpreter license must also
include:
[ (1) a copy of the applicant’s current RID membership card or
(2) verification letter from the RID member portal showing that the
applicant holds one or more certifications recognized by RID at the time of
application for licensure with the exception of educational certificate: K-12 (ED-K-12); or
(3) a copy of the applicant’s current BEI card showing one of the following
certifications:
(a) BEI Advanced;
(b) BEI Master;
(c) BEI IV;
(d) BEI V;
(e) BEI Level IV Intermediary;
(f) BEI Level V Intermediary and.
(4) a copy of the applicant’s current RID membership card or verification
letter from the RID member portal showing that the applicant is an associate
member for purposes of tracking continuing education units (CEU) requirements
through the associate continuing education tracking (ACET) program as outlined
in Subsection A of 16.28.2.9 NMAC.
D. An
application for an educational signed language interpreter license must also
include: proof of educational interpreter performance assessment (EIPA) rating
of 4.0 - 5.0 and a copy of the applicant’s current RID membership card or
verification letter from the RID member portal showing that the applicant holds
the ED: K-12 certified member status by virtue of EIPA rating; or a copy of the
applicant’s current RID membership card or verification letter from the RID
member portal showing that the applicant holds one or more certifications
currently recognized by RID, or proof of an educational interpreter performance assessment (EIPA)
rating of 4.0 - 5.0, proof of passing the EIPA Written test, proof of
satisfying the RID educational requirements, and a copy of the applicant’s
current RID membership card or verification letter from the RID member portal
showing associate membership status.
E. An
application for a provisional signed language interpreter license must also
include: proof of completion of an interpreter education program or interpreter
preparation program at an accredited institution; or proof of employment as a
community signed language interpreter or an educational signed language
interpreter at the time the act became effective (June 15, 2007) and after the
applicant reached the age of (18); and a copy of the applicant’s current RID
membership card or verification letter from the RID member portal showing that
the applicant is an associate member for purposes of tracking continuing
education units (CEU) requirements through the associate continuing education
tracking (ACET) program as outlined in Subsection B of 16.28.2.9 NMAC. In lieu of proof of completion of an interpreter
training program, deaf applicants may submit proof of satisfying the training
requirement established by RID to take the certified deaf interpreter (CDI)
written exam. If the
applicant provides proof
of completion of an interpreter education program or interpreter preparation
program more than one year prior to their application for a provisional
license, they must also submit a résumé and one professional letter of
reference from an employer, internship supervisor, mentorship director,
graduate school, or other applicable source documenting continued involvement
in interpreting or the deaf community since the time of completion of the
program.
F. If
an applicant submits an incomplete license application
they will be requested to submit any missing documentation; failure to do so
within six months of receipt of the original application will result in the
application file being closed. After the
file has been closed, the applicant will be required to submit a new
application and application fee to apply again.
G. “Electronic Applications” In accordance
with Section 14-16-1 thru 14-16-21 NMSA 1978 of the Uniform Electronic
Transactions Act, the board or its designee will accept electronic
applications.
(1) Any person seeking
a New Mexico signed language interpreting license may do so by submitting an
electronic application. Applicants are
required to also submit all required information as stated in 16.28.3.11 NMAC.
(2) Any
licensee may renew their license electronically through a designated website
provided by the board. All license
holders renewing their signed language interpreting license are also required
to submit all documentation as stated in 16.28.3.17 NMAC.
(3) Any person whose
license has been expired may apply electronically to the board for renewal of
the license at any time within 60 days of the expiration. Any persons seeking
renewal are also required to submit all supporting documents as stated in
16.28.3.17 NMAC.
(4) Any person whose
license has been lapsed may apply electronically to the board for reinstatement
of the license at any time. Any persons
seeking reinstatement are also required to submit all supporting documents as
stated in 16.28.3.17 NMAC.
H. “Electronic Signatures” Electronic
signatures will be acceptable for applications submitted pursuant to Sections
14-16-1 through 14-16-19 NMSA 1978.
I. “Administrative Errors” In the event
that a community or educational license is issued due to an administrative
error, and if the Interpreter is qualified for a provisional license, the
permitted five years for the provisional license shall began at the time of the
issuance of the erroneously issued license.]
(1) proof of current RID certified status
showing that the applicant holds one or more certifications recognized by RID
at the time of application for licensure with the exception
of education certificates: K-12 (ED K-12); or
(2) a copy of the applicant’s current BEI
card showing one of the following certifications:
(a) BEI Advanced;
(b) BEI Master;
(c) BEI IV;
(d) BEI V;
(e) BEI Level IV Intermediary;
(f) BEI Level V Intermediary and.
D. An applicant for
educational signed language interpreter license must include:
(1) proof of educational interpreter
performance assessment (EIPA) rating 4.0 - 5.0; and
(2) proof of current RID certified member
status showing that applicant holds the ED: K-12 certified member status by
virtue of EIPA rating; or
(3) proof of current RID certified member
status showing that applicant holds one or more certifications currently
recognized by RID; or
(4) proof of an educational interpreter
performance assessment (EIPA) rating 4.0 – 5.0, proof of passing the EIPA
written test, proof of satisfying the RID educational requirements, and proof
of current RID associate member status.
E. An application for
a provisional signed language interpreters license must include:
(1) proof of completion of an interpreter
education program or interpreter preparation program at an accredited
institution; or
(2) proof of employment as a community
signed language interpreter or an educational signed language interpreter at
the time the act became effective (June 15, 2007) and after the applicant
reached the age of 18; and
(3) proof of current RID associate member
status for the purpose of tracking continuing education units (CEU)
requirements through the associate continuing education tracking (ACET) program
as outlined in Subsection B of 16.28.2.9 NMAC.
(4) in lieu of proof of completion of an
interpreter training program, deaf applicants may submit proof of having
completed at least 40 hours of training in topics such as fundamentals of
interpreting, ethics and cultural responsiveness, and the NAD-RID Code of
Professional Conduct.
(5) if the applicant provides proof of
completion of an interpreter education program or interpreter preparation
program more than three years prior to their application for a provisional
license, they must also submit a resume and one professional letter of
reference from an employer, internship supervisor, mentorship director,
graduate school, or other applicable source documenting continued involvement
in interpreting or the deaf community since the time of completion of the
program.
F. If an applicant submits an
incomplete license application they will be requested
to submit any missing documentation; failure to do so within six months of
receipt of the original application will result in the application file being
closed. After the file has been closed,
the applicant will be required to submit a new application and application fee
to apply again.
G. “Electronic Applications” In
accordance with Section 14-16-1 thru 14-16-21 NMSA 1978 of the Uniform
Electronic Transactions Act, the board or its designee will accept electronic
applications.
(1) Any person seeking a New Mexico
signed language interpreting license may do so by submitting an electronic
application. Applicants are required to
also submit all required information as stated in 16.28.3.11 NMAC.
(2) Any licensee may renew their license
electronically through a designated website provided by the board. All license holders renewing their signed
language interpreting license are also required to submit all documentation as
stated in 16.28.3.17 NMAC.
(3) Any person whose license has been
expired may apply electronically to the board for renewal of the license at any
time within 60 days of the expiration. Any persons seeking renewal are also
required to submit all supporting documents as stated in 16.28.3.17 NMAC.
(4) Any person whose license has been
lapsed may apply electronically to the board for reinstatement of the license
at any time. Any persons seeking
reinstatement are also required to submit all supporting documents as stated in
16.28.3.17 NMAC.
H. “Electronic Signatures” Electronic
signatures will be acceptable for applications submitted pursuant to Sections
14-16-1 through 14-16-19 NMSA 1978.
I. “Administrative Errors” In the
event that a community or educational license is issued due to an
administrative error, and if the Interpreter is qualified for a provisional
license, the permitted five years for the provisional license shall began at
the time of the issuance of the erroneously issued license.
[16.28.3.11 NMAC
- N, 07/21/2009; A, 08/18/2011; A, 01/15/2014; A, 12/16/2015; A, 6/18/2017; A,
3/27/2021, A, 7/31/2023]