The Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act, Section 61-34-1 through 61-34-17, went into effect in 2009 and requires all sign language interpreters in the state of New Mexico to hold a license.  For more information on licensing including applications, fee schedules, grievance procedures, board meetings, and the state database please visit www.rld.state.nm.us/SignedLanguage/index.html

If you have questions about licensure, please contact Lisa Dignan

The following information pertains to PROVISIONAL LICENSEES ONLY:

Renewal of provisional licenses is due by September 30, 2010!  Please read below for important information regarding CEU requirements and the allowable documentation of CEUs.

• To satisfy the CEU requirement for renewal of your Provisional license, you must submit your ACET Transcripts showing at least 2.0 CEUs, or at least .17 CEUs for each month you have held your license. (For example: .17 CEUs if you got your license in August; .34 CEUs if you got your license in July; .51 CEUs if you got your license in June; etc.)

• The Board has granted a ONE TIME ONLY exception for this year.  This exception permits alternate forms of CEU verification. If you were not enrolled in ACET for your full licensure period, you may submit copies of Certificates of Completion, or you may obtain a letter or email from the CMP Administrator who processed the CEUs verifying your attendance.  Verification must include the following:
  the date of CEU event
  the title of the workshop
  the number of CEUs earned.
  • Copies of your ACET transcripts from July 2009-June 2010 AND July 2010 to time of renewal, if you were enrolled, are also required to be submitted.

The state will be mailing out reminder post cards to all provisional license holders within the next few weeks.  DO NOT THROW YOUR POST CARD AWAY!  RLD will include a user name and password which is necessary for online renewal and payment!  All renewals will take place online, then CEU documentation must be submitted via MAIL or EMAIL.

Incomplete applications or incomplete CEU documentation WILL result in a delay in processing and could impact your ability to work, so please pay close attention to detail, and do not delay in renewing.  Completing the renewal process will ensure a timely processing of your renewal and issuance of your new license.