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ALERT: The IDHHC has been made aware of fraudulent and/or solicitation emails from bad actors pretending to represent the IDHHC. Please be sure to always verify the sender's email address or website.  The following are official communications from IDHHC: DHH.Communications@Illinois.govDHH.Interpreter@Illinois.gov, DHH.Training@Illinois.gov and any state employee ending at @Illinois.gov. Official website: idhhc.illinois.gov.  Sign language interpreter license renewal notices come from noreply@lnpweb.com

Illinois Interpreter License Applications

The Illinois Interpreters for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2007 requires anyone who is providing interpreting services in Illinois to be licensed unless specifically exempted under the Act. It is unlawful for any person to practice, offer to practice, attempt to practice or holds himself or herself out to practice as a Sign Language Interpreter for the Deaf without being licensed or exempt under this Act.

Important Information

  • If you do not remember your username or password, do NOT create a new profile. Please use the forgot username and password features.
  • During the application process, you must upload proof of a current acceptable certification. 
    • RID
      • RID Verification letter
      • Credly Badge showing Date, Certification, Name
    • BEI Certificate
    • ISAS
      • Card
      • Current Affidavidt       
  • All payments are processed in ELP at the end of the application prior to submission.  
  • IDHHC no longer accepts paper applications. All renewals must be processed through your ELP profile. IDHHC will return all renewal applications received via USPS as unprocessed. IDHHC will credit any payments for licensure renewal processed directly through the EPay site..

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