Welcome to the official North Carolina Interpreters and Transliterators Licensing Board website. Interpreters, transliterators, consumers, and those with a general interest in the field will find information about the process for obtaining a license for interpreting or transliterating in the state of North Carolina. Please note that the NCITLB is for interpreters and transliterators who work specifically with deaf and hard of hearing people and those who interact with them. It is not meant for individuals who interpret between two spoken languages.

The North Carolina Interpreter and Transliterators Licensing Board’s licensure year runs from October 1-September 30.  All licenses must be renewed annually on or before September 30.


The Next Board Meeting Date and Location:
Board Meeting – Friday, August 9, 2024 – Location: Western Wake Tech, Cary, NC – Beginning at 10 am

All Board meetings and forums are open to the public. You may attend in person (if meeting being held in person), or if you would like to attend a meeting or forum remotely please email the Board office (ncitlb@caphill.com) for the Zoom meeting information.

Approved Revisions to Rules Regarding CEU Requirements – Effective April 1, 2024
Approved Revisions to Rule 21 NCAC 25 .0205 – Effective February 1, 2023
Approved Changes to Chapter 90D (Statute) – Effective December 1, 2023