Bilingual Interpreting Examination (BIE)—Registration Now Closed
Registration is closed for the 2023 administration of the BIE. Registration for the BIE will not reopen until 2024. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit frequently the Exams for Language Access Providers in the California Courts home page for the latest court interpreter exam updates.
Registration Details
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Test Dates |
Registration |
Registration Period* |
Examination Scores |
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July 13, 2023, to September 22, 2023 |
Now Closed! |
Examination scores will be sent within 60 to 90 days of the candidates test date** |
Examination scores will be sent within 60 to 90 days of the candidates test date** |
*All candidates must have a valid Written Examination prior to registering for the BIE.
- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Court Interpreters Program extended the validity period for Written Examination test scores from four (4) years to six (6) years.
- Candidates who have passed the Written Examination during the previous six (6) years are now eligible to take the BIE in their target language when it is available.
- Candidates who took the BIE four (4) times and did not pass are still required to retake the Written Examination.
**Candidates who do not receive their examination scores within 90 days of the candidates' examination date, should contact Prometric Candidate Care to inquire about the status.
Test Center Locations
Northern California
San Francisco
100 California Street
Suite 105
San Francisco, CA 94111
San Jose
2665 North First Street
Suite 207
San Jose, CA 95134
Southern California
Camarillo
400 West Ventura Boulevard
Suite 130
Camarillo, CA 93010
Culver City
5601 West Slauson Avenue
Suite 110
Culver City, CA 90230
San Diego
5075 Shoreham Place
Suite 180
San Diego, CA 92122