1. Applications for certification as an interpreter:

(1) Shall be submitted in writing to the commission on forms prescribed by the commission and furnished to the applicant;

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 209.297

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.

(2) Shall satisfactorily evidence the applicant’s education, training, experiences, certification, at the time of application, the applicant is eighteen years of age or older and other information as the commission may require;

(3) Shall contain a statement that it is made under oath or affirmation and that the information contained therein is true and correct to the best knowledge and belief of the applicant and that the applicant is subject to the penalties for making a false affidavit or declaration;

(4) Shall be accompanied by the required application fee, submitted in a manner as required by the commission and shall not be refundable.

2. When the commission receives the application, the coordinator hired pursuant to section 209.289 shall notify the applicant of the earliest and most appropriate date for the applicant to be evaluated or converted.