Why this access guide exists:
To fully participate in services, programs, or opportunities, whether through government agencies, business, health care providers, schools, or other organizations, individuals may need interpretation or translation support. This guide is designed to help ensure that everyone, regardless of the language they speak, has meaningful access when seeking assistance or engaging with services in North Dakota.
Background information:
Legal Obligations for Language Access Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, any organization that receives federal funding, such as government agencies, health care providers, schools, or nonprofits, is required to take reasonable steps to ensure that individuals with limited English skills can meaningfully access their programs, services, and activities. One essential step is partnering with qualified interpreters to communicate effectively and equitably. Interpreter services must be provided free of charge and without unnecessary delay. Staff responsible for providing these services should also follow their organization’s established protocol for accessing interpretation.
What is an interpreter and who can serve as an interpreter?
An interpreter is a trained professional who helps people with limited English skills communicate clearly and accurately during appointments, meetings, or services.
Qualified interpreters may be:
- Certified in the medical or legal interpretation, or
- Trained community interpreters who follow national ethics and professional standards (such as those from the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care or the courts)
While someone may speak more than one language, being bilingual alone doesn't qualify them to interpret in official settings. Using a friend or family member as an interpreter can lead to misunderstandings and compromise confidentiality, accuracy, and legal responsibility.
Declined interpreter services:
When someone with limited English skills, or their family, chooses not to use an interpreter, it's important to let them know that:
- Federal law requires meaningful language access through an interpreter
- Interpreter services should be provided free of charge and should be provided without delay
Even if declined, offering this information helps individuals make informed choices and protects service providers.
Why someone might decline interpreter services:
People with limited English skills may choose not to use an interpreter for a few understandable reasons:
One common concern is privacy, especially in smaller communities where the person might know the interpreter. This can lead to hesitation or fear that personal information could be shared. It's important to explain that interpreters are legally bound to maintain confidentiality, following laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and other privacy protections.
Another reason may be discomfort with unfamiliar people. The presence of both a service provider and an interpreter may feel overwhelming or intrusive, especially in sensitive or personal situations.
Reassuring the individual that the interpreter is part of the professional team and is there to ensure accurate and respectful communication can ease this discomfort.
To help reduce anxiety, staff can:
- Reassure the person that interpreters follow strict professional standards
- Acknowledge and validate any discomfort or hesitation
- Emphasize that the visit is focused on their needs
- Let them know how long the appointment will take
Best practices:
When communicating through an interpreter with someone who has limited English skills, service providers should:
- Use a person-centered approach.
- Focus on the person, their family, and/or their legal representative, if applicable.
- Speak in a clear, natural tone and pace. Interpreters will let you know if adjustments are needed.
- Make eye contact and direct body language toward the person with limited English skills, when culturally appropriate. In some cultures, eye contact can be seen as disrespectful - use your discretion.
- Always speak directly to the person, not to the interpreter, and use "I" and "you" to keep communication personal.
- Use plain language, jargon-free language, avoiding acronyms and explaining key terms or services.
Pay attention to clarity and detail, balancing open- and closed-ended questions, and confirming understanding by restating or checking back.
Working with an interpreter:
When working alongside an interpreter, service providers should expect them to:
- Provide conduit-style interpreting, speaking in first person ("I" and "you") and conveying messages exactly as spoken, without edits, summaries, or omissions.
- Interpret everything faithfully, including strong language, emotion, or culturally specific expressions; nothing should be softened or excluded.
- Mirror the speaker's tone and terminology, including any jargon or casual language used by the person with limited English skills.
Best practices for before a visit:
Before a visit, the service provider must:
- Find out the person's name and what language they speak.
- Ask if they or their family would feel more comfortable with a male or female interpreter.
- Let them know an interpreter has been scheduled at no cost and will be there on time.
- Give the interpreter a summary of what the visit is about.
If possible, the service provider may also want to talk with the interpreter ahead of time to help them understand any cultural details that may affect the conversation.
Sometimes, an interpreter may act as a cultural guide if they feel it's needed. This helps make sure the person with limited English understands what is being said in a way that makes sense in their culture.
Before the visit, the service provider and interpreter should talk about:
- Any words or ideas that may be hard to explain. Some things don't translate easily between languages or cultures.
- How to describe the assessment and go over the person's choices for programs or services.
Cultural norms that could affect how people speak or interact during the visit.
Best practices for during the visit and follow-up visits:
When meeting with clients, the service provider should:
- Introduce everyone (including the interpreter) through the interpreter.
- Explain that federal and state laws protect the person's privacy. Tell them what "confidential" means - that their personal information will not be shared, and everyone must follow the law.
- Face the person with limited English skills during the conversation. The interpreter will sit where it works best for the situation and culture.
- Check if the person has trouble seeing, hearing, reading, or writing, or if they have a disability that makes communication harder.
- Ask about the person's and their family's reading and writing level to help decide the best way to share written materials.
- Let the person know that you will be taking notes to help remember what they say.
- Ask them to repeat what they heard to make sure they understood the information.
- Correct any information that isn't accurate.
- Ask if they need anything to be repeated or explained again.
Note:
- The interpreter should be in the same room as the person with limited English skills whenever possible.
- During an in-person visit. the interpreter should stay in the room with the person and the service provider.
- If remote, the interpreter should talk with the person briefly before the visit to review key info and answer questions.
Best practices after the visit:
After the visit, the service provider should:
- Offer translated written materials in the person's preferred language, if available.
- Go over what was discussed during the visit, including next steps or other important details.
- Share videos, pictures, or audio tools that help explain services, if available.
- Use simple and clear language to talk about both medical and non-medical topics.
- Give the person and their legal representative any required forms that explain their rights.
Overview:
Partnering with a qualified interpreter helps people with limited English skills get the information and services they need. Working well with interpreters puts each person at the center of care. Every culture and language has its own way of communicating. By using the tips in this guide, service providers can give everyone fair and clear access to services.
Additional Resources:
It may help to review:
- National Council on Interpreting in Health Care National Code of Ethics
National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care
References:
- BC Women’s Hospital Population Health Promotion. (nd). Culturally Connected: Tips for Working with Interpreters.
- Cultural Orientation Resource Exchange. (2024). Working with Interpreters.
- The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care. (2005). Interpreter National Code of Ethics.
- The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care. (2005). National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care.
001 Translations - Certified & Legal Translation Agency
70 languages. Certified translation services for legal, business, financial, and immigration documents.
Phone: (701) 403-1122
001 Translations website
All Language Services
Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, ASL, and 35+ others. In-person consecutive & simultaneous interpreting, over-the-phone interpreting, sign language interpreting (ASL), translated recorded messages & voice-over, website & technical manual localization, and federal government contract services.
Phone: (888) 266-4859
All Language Services website
AMN Healthcare
200+ audio languages, 45+ video languages, ASL. Video remote interpretation (VRI), over-the-phone interpretation, in-person medical interpreters, document translation (medical records, patient education), bilingual staff language assessment
AMN Healthcare website
ASTA-USA Translation Services, Inc.
Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, and more. Certified document translation (legal, medical, technical, proofreading & editing, localizing (websites, packaging), notarized translations, and sworn translations for immigration & legal use.
Phone: (866) 446-1860
Email: admin@asta-usa.com
ASTA-USA Translation Services, Inc. website
Bimbaum Interpreting Services (BIS)
ASL and certified deaf interpreters. On-demand video remote interpreting (VRI), certified deaf interpreter (CDI) support, medical, legal, educational settings, and last-minute & emergency appointments.
Phone: (301) 587-8885
Email: biscoord@bisworld.com
Bimbaum Interpreting Services website
Crest Language Services
Over 100 languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, and Portuguese. Document translation, over-the-phone interpreting (OPI), video remote interpreting (VRI), in-person interpreting (legal, medical, business), USCIS & immigration translations, academic & diploma translation, and real-time conference & event interpreting.
Phone: (888) 551-8181
Email: support@crestls.com
CyraCom International, Inc.
250+ spoken languages (OPI), 35+ video languages (VRI), 300+ written translation languages. Over-the-phone interpretation (24/7/365), video remote interpretation, document translation & localization, interpreter training & quality monitoring, and Joint Commission & ACA Section 1557 Advisory.
Phone: (844) 727-6739
Email: getstarted@cyracom.com
CyraCom International, Inc. website
Interpreters Unlimited (North Dakota Network):
Over 200+ spoken languages and ASL. On-site & remote medical interpreting (HIPAA-compliant), legal & courtroom interpreting (depositions, hearings, insurance, & business meetings, document translation, certified legal documents), and transportation & escort interpreters.
Phone: (800) 726-9891
Interpreters Unlimited website
Language Link:
240 languages and dialects. Video remote interpretation (VRI), remote simultaneous interpretation, over-the-phone interpretation, simultaneous & conference, e-learning, websites, transcreation, independent language assessment, translation, voice-over, ASL, subtitling services (ADA), legal interpreting, software & testing, large print & Braile, patent litigation support, foreign filing services, patent translations, contract management, mergers & acquisitions, litigation matters & eDiscovery.
Phone: Sales: (888) 266-2066, Client Services: (855) 295-9177
Language Link website
Language Line Solutions:
290+ languages and dialects, including sign languages. On-demand & scheduled over-the-phone interpreting, video remote interpreting (VRI), written translation & localization, AI-enhanced language solutions, testing & training for bilingual staff.
Phone: (800) 752-6096
Language Line Solutions website
Linguabee Interpreting & Translation Services:
ASL (EIPA & RID certified), Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Chinese, and more. Video remote interpreting (VRI), on-site sign language interpreting, document translation, conference & event interpreting, and a dedicated customer success team.
Phone: VP: (855) 585-5859, Text (855) 585-0801, Voice: (844) 546-4822
Email: support@linguabee.com
Linguabee Interpreting & Translation Services website
Omni Group/3H Interpreter Services:
Afar, Arabic, ASL, Burmese, Cantonese, Farsi, Hmong, Nepali, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, Vietnamese, and more. On-site spoken and signed interpretation, telephone & video conference interpreting, written document translation, message relay services, and dialect & pronunciation coaching.
Phone: Emergency Hotline: (24/7) (218) 979-1377, Fax (701) 425-0357
Omni Group/3H Interpreter Services website
Donavon Hatzenbuhler - local provider:
Spanish interpretation.
Email: h_donavon@hotmail.com
Matthew Nygard - local provider:
Spanish interpretation.
Phone: (701) 214-9586
Email: matthew@wndsynod.org
Note: This directory reflects the current state of language service provision in North Dakota, as of November 2025. Clients are encouraged to verify availability, certifications, and rates directly with providers.
All Language Services - Fargo
Over 500 languages and dialects. In-person & over-the-phone interpretation services in multiple languages; document translation for business and personal needs.
Phone: (888) 266-4859
Email: connect@alllanguageservices.com
All Language Services website
ASTA-USA Translation Service, Inc.
Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, and more. Certified document translation (legal, medical, technical), proofreading & editing, localizing (website, packaging), notarized translations, and sworn translations for immigration & legal use.
Phone: (866) 446-1860
ASTA-USA Translation Service website
Baraza La Afrika
Swahili, French, & English. Interpreting, translating, and transportation services.
Email: barazalaafrika2@gmail.com
Baraza La Afrika website
Crest Language Services
Over 100 languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, and Portuguese. Document translation, over-the-phone interpreting (OPI), video remote interpreting (VRI), in-person interpreting (legal, medical, business), USCIS & immigration translations, academic & diploma translation, and real-time conference & event interpreting.
Phone: (888) 551-8181
Crest Language Services website
Cultural Diversity Resources (MIRC)
Bosnian, Amharic, Spanish, Farsi, Kurdish, French, Arabic, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Liberian, English, Somali, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Dinka, Russian, Swahili, Nepali, German, West African dialects, etc. Coordination of certified community interpreters, annual training workshops, basic & refresher courses, and interpreter referrals for schools, businesses, clinics, and courts.
Phone: (701) 526-3000
Email: mirc@culturaldiversityresources.org
Cultural Diversity Resources website
Cyracom
Over 200 languages. Over-the-phone interpretation (OPI), video remote interpretation (VRI), on-site interpretation, document translation, language assessments & training, and client portal.
Phone: (800) 713-4950
Email: info@cyracom.com
Cyracom website
DHC Translation
Over 100 languages, including French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Russian, Latvian, Burmese, Haitian, Creole, and Kazakh. Certified translations.
Email: contact@dhctranslations.com
DHC Translation website
Family Health Care Fargo (medically trained interpreters)
Arabic, Bosnian, Dari, Kurdish, Haitian Creole, Pasto, Persian, Nepali, Vietnamese, Farsi, Kirundi, Swahili, Somali, Spanish, Kinyarwanda, and American Sign Language. Medical interpreters for all appointments, in-house interpreters, and access to external interpreters, translation of written medical instructions into the patient's preferred language, and support for outside appointment requests. These services are free of charge for Family Health Care patients.
Phone: Interpreter scheduling line: (701) 271-3344, (701) 271-6369 or Interpreter services contact Jasmine: (701) 271-6369
Email: JGerig@famhealthcare.org
Family Health Care Fargo website
FM Language Services
Somali, Swahili, Arabic, Kurdish, and Spanish. Translate written material & interpret speech; document translation and website localization; help individuals with communication obstacles navigate their school, business, organization, and legal challenges; help companies or organizations navigate employee language barriers; help at employee orientations; provide cultural training for both employees and management/ownership to complete the circle of understanding.
Phone: (218) 329-8456
FM Language Services website
Global Interpreting
Over 300 languages, including ASL. 24/7 services, including telephonic, in-person, video, and document translation. Expertise spans healthcare, legal, government, business, financial, and insurance sectors. Integrates with telehealth and conferencing systems, guaranteeing HIPAA compliance for medical interactions.
Global Interpreting website
Global Wordsmiths
Over 100 languages. On-site interpretation, video remote interpretation (VRI), over-the-phone interpretation (OPI), written translation, localization for global market expansion, consulting on language access policies and procedures, & training for staff on language access best practices.
Phone: (412) 228-0240
Email: info@globalwordsmiths.com
Global Interpreting website
Insight Translations
Over 200 languages. Professional translation & interpretation services.
Phone: (303) 887-7046
International Translation Service (ITS)
Over 270 languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian, Swahili, Nepali, Vietnamese, Karen, Dinka, Nuer, Chin, Mizo, & Hakha, and Somali. Document translation and in-person interpreting for Moorhead and the Fargo area. Covers standard legal, business, and personal documents and supports major languages reflective of the region's diversity.
Phone: (218) 233-7841
Language Link
240 languages and dialects. Video remote interpretation (VRI), remote-simultaneous interpretation, over-the-phone interpretation, simultaneous & conference, e-learning, websites, transcreation, independent language assessment, translation, voice-over, American Sign Language, subtitling services (ADA), legal interpreting, software & testing, large print & Braile, patent litigation support, foreign filing services, patent translations, contract management, mergers & acquisitions, litigation matters & eDiscovery.
Phone: Sales: (888) 266-2066, Client services: (855) 295-9177
Language Link website
Minnesota Translations - Fargo Office
Over 75 languages. Translation & interpreting services for law offices, hospitals, medical clinics, and businesses.
Phone: (701) 566-8870 (by appointment only)
Email: info@minnesotatranslations.com
Minnesota Translations website
Minnesota Translations - Fargo Office
Over 75 languages. Translation & interpreting services for law offices, hospitals, medical clinics, and businesses.
Phone: (701) 566-8870 (by appointment only)
Email: info@minnesotatranslations.com
Minnesota Translations website
Official Document Translation Providers - Fargo
Over 100 languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, and Arabic. Certified translations for legal, business, and immigration documents.
Phone: Call or text: (949) 667-1775
Email: contact@officialtranslations.com
Official Document Translation Providers website
Omni Group/3H Interpreter & Translation Services
Over 40 languages, including Afar, Albanian, ASL, Amharic, Arabic (multiple dialects), Bosnian, Burmese, Cantonese, Dari, Farsi, Haitian, Creole, Kinyarwanda, Kurdish, Lingala, Nepali, Oromo, Pashto, Punjabi, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tigrinya, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, etc. On-site interpretation, telephone & video interpretation, written translation, message relay, emergency interpretation.
Phone: Main line (emergency & general inquiries): (218) 979-1377, Fax: (701) 425-0357
Email: ejaffal.3interpreters@gmail.com
Omni Group/3H Interpreter & Translation Services website
Pacific Interpreter
Over 240 languages. On-demand interpretation, in-person interpretation, document translation, client portal access, and accessibility support.
Phone: Customer care line: (800) 752-6096, Translation services: (800) 878-8523
Email: ejaffal.3interpreters@gmail.com
Pacific Interpreter website
Propio
Over 200 languages. Over-the-phone, interpretation (OPI), video remote interpretation (VRI), in-person interpretation (scheduled), document translation and localization, WorkforceOS platform, & emergency and on-demand services available 24/7.
Phone: (913) 381-3146, Toll-free: (888) 528-6692, or Fax: (866) 231-8176
Propio website
Protranslating
Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin & Cantonese, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, Swahili, French, Korean, Tagalog, Farsi, Pashto, Dari, American Sign Language (ASL). Over-the-phone interpretation (OPI), webcast & conference call interpretation, on-site interpretation, document translation, localization & transcreation, & multilingual customer support.
Phone: (305) 371-7887
Email: info@protanslating.com
Protranslating website
Telelanguage
Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin & Cantonese, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, Swahili, French, Korean, Tagalog, Farsi, Pashto, Dari, American Sign Language (ASL). Over-the-phone interpretation (OPI), video remote interpretation (VRI), on-site interpretation, document translation, language assessments, & custom language access solutions.
Phone: (833) 737-7572 or (888) 983-5352
Telelanguage website
TranslateLive/ILA
Over 200 languages. Live interpretation, instant language assistant (ILA), translation services, accessibility support, & custom integration.
Phone: (202) 888-7900
Email: jason.velasco@translatelive.com
TranslateLive/ILA website
Translation & Interpretation Network, LLC.
Over 200 languages. Telephone interpreting, video interpreting, on-site interpreting, conference interpreting, translation, training & assessments, consulting, and language access plan.
Phone: (877) 779-5544
Translation & Interpretation Network, LLC website
U.S. Language Services
5 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, and Chinese. Certified translations.
U.S. Language Services website
Voyce
Over 235 languages and dialects. Video remote interpretation (VRI), over-the-phone interpretation (OPI), in-person interpretation (by request), document translation, interpreter training & certification via Voyce University, HIPAA-compliant platforms, & integration with Epic, Teladoc, and other telehealth services.
Phone: (855) 568-6509
Email: infor@voyceglobal.com
Voyce website
Note: This directory reflects the current state of language service provision in North Dakota, as of November 2025. Clients are encouraged to verify availability, certifications, and rates directly with providers.
All Language Services
Over 500 languages and dialects. In-person & over-the-phone interpretation services in multiple languages; document translation for business and personal needs.
Phone: (866) 266-4859
Email: connect@alllanguageservices.com
All Language Services website
AI Waseem Translation & Service Center
150+ language combinations, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese, and Russian. Certified & notarized translations, legal/medical/business document translation, website and software localization.
AI Waseem Translation & Service Center website
ASTA-USA Translation Services
70 languages. Professional translation services for businesses, legal professionals, and government agencies.
Phone: (866) 466-1860
ASTA-USA Translation Services website
Crest Language Services
100 languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Chinese, and Portuguese. Document translation, over-the-phone interpreting (OPI), video remote interpreting (VRI), certified translations, notarized translations, USCIS/immigration translations.
Phone: (888) 551-8181
Email: support@crestls.com
Crest Language Services website
Global Interpreting
Over 300 languages, including ASL. 24/7 services, including telephonic, in-person, video, and document translation. Expertise spans healthcare, legal, government, business, financial, and insurance sectors. Integrates with telehealth and conferencing systems, guaranteeing HIPAA compliance for medical interactions.
Global Interpreting website
Language Link
240 languages and dialects. Video remote interpretation (VRI), remote simultaneous interpretation, over-the-phone interpretation, simultaneous & conference, e-learning, websites, transcreation, independent language assessment, translation, subtitling services (ADA), voice-over, American Sign Language, legal interpreting, software & testing, large print & Braille, patent litigation support, foreign filing services, patent translations, contract management, mergers & acquisitions, litigation matters & eDiscovery.
Phone: Sales: (888) 266-2066, Client services: (855) 295-9177
Language Link website
Languex
100+ languages, including Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Arabic, German, and French. Certified translation, document translation, notarization, website translation, and e-commerce localization.
Languex website
Omni Group/3H Interpreter & Translation Services
Over 40 languages, including Afar, Albanian, ASL, Amharic, Arabic (multiple dialects), Bosnian, Cantonese, Dari, Farsi, Haitian, Creole, Kinyarwanda, Kurdish, Lingala, Nepali, Oromo, Pashto, Punjabi, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, etc. On-site interpretation, telephone & video interpretation, written translation, message relay, emergency interpretation.
Phone: Main line (emergency & general inquiries): (218) 979-1377, Fax: (701) 425-0357
Email: ejaffal.3interpreters@gmail.com
Omni Group/3H Interpreter & Translation Services website
Spectra Health Interpreter Services
Over 200 languages. In-house medical interpreting and telephone interpreting.
Phone: (701) 757-2100
Email: info@spectrahealth.org
Spectra Health Interpreter Services website
U.S. Language Services
5 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, and Chinese. Certified translations.
U.S. Language Services website
Leah Duckstad - local provider
ASL interpreter
Phone: (701) 740-3910
Email: leaduckstad@msn.com
Marie Shirek - local provider
ASL interpreter
Phone: (701) 740-9697
Email: mollie337@yahoo.com
Danelle Klassy - local provider
ASL interpreter
Phone: (701) 381-9854
Email: daniklassy@hotmail.com
Note: This directory reflects the current state of language service provision in North Dakota, as of November 2025. Clients are encouraged to verify availability, certifications, and rates directly with providers.
Brandi Hoie
Phone: (701) 540-7683
Dixie Duncan
Phone: (701) 361-3602
John Krpan
Phone: (218) 849-5331
Lindsey Solberg Herbel
Phone: (320) 309-1122
Lori Vigesaa
Phone: (320) 527-3683
Mary Claeys
Phone: (240) 241-7191
Renae Bitner
Phone: (701) 740-7753
Sean O'Brien
Phone: (650) 490-0191
Note: These interpreters specialize in criminal hearings, civil trials, and juvenile proceedings, ensuring fair access to justice for non-English-speaking and deaf litigants. Under North Dakota Supreme Court Admin Rule 50, these RID/NAD-certified professionals are authorized to interpret in legal matters across the state. This directory reflects the current state of language service provision in North Dakota, as of November 2025. Clients are encouraged to verify availability, certifications, and rates directly with providers.
ASL Interpreting Services, Inc. (ASLIS)
Scheduled assignments and on-demand service via videophone and FaceTime.
ASL Interpreting Services, Inc. website
CIC Interpreting and Consulting, Inc.
On-site interpreting, phone & video interpreting, and legal & medical specialization.
Email: cicpartners@hotmail.com
Communication Services for the Deaf (CSD)
Offers ASL interpreting, video remote interpreting, captioning, and deaf-focused services.
Communication Services for the Deaf website
Languex
Online document translation service starting at $24.50/page, with 100+ languages and certified options for USCIS and courts.
Languex website
ND Freelance Interpreter List (ASL Interpreters)
This statewide list, updated 06/24/2025, includes ASL interpreters certified by RID or NAD, and EIPA-certified educational interpreters.
ND Freelance Interpreter List
ProZ.com
A global directory where clients can search freelance interpreters by language pair and region, including Bismarck listings.
ProZ.com website
Virtual VRI
Provides video remote interpreting on demand, 24/7. ASL interpretation, transcription, and trilingual foreign language translation, accessible on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.
Phone: (866) 440-9140
Email: virtualvri@gmail.com
Virtual VRI website
WeDoDocumentTranslation.com
Toll-free document translation in 75+ languages (Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, German, etc.).
Phone: (888) 722-3515
WeDoDocumentTranslation.com website
Note: These platforms augment local offerings by connecting clients to freelance specialists for one-off projects and niche languages. This directory reflects the current state of language service provision in North Dakota, as of November 2025. Clients are encouraged to verify availability, certifications, and rates directly with providers.
001 Translations - Certified & Legal Translation Agency
70 languages. Certified translation services for legal, business, financial, and immigration documents.
Phone: (701) 403-1122
001 Translations - Certified & Legal Translation Agency website
AI Waseem Translation & Service Center
150+ language combinations, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese, and Russian. Certified & notarized translations, legal/medical/business document translation, website, and software localization.
AI Waseem Translation & Service Center website
All Language Services
Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, ASL, and 35+ other. In-person consecutive & simultaneous interpreting, over-the-phone interpreting, sign language interpreting (ASL), translated recorded messages & voice-over, website & technical manual localization, and federal government contract services.
Phone: (888) 266-4859
All Language Services website
ASTA-USA Translation Services, Inc.
Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, and more. Certified document translation (legal, medical, technical), proofreading & editing, localizing (websites, packaging), notarized translations, and sworn translations for immigration & legal use.
Phone: (866) 446-1860
Email: admin@asta-usa.com
ASTA-USA Translation Services, Inc. website
Bimbaum Interpreting Services (BIS)
American Sign Language and certified deaf interpreters. On-demand video remote interpreting (VRI), certified deaf interpreter (CDI) support, medical, legal, educational settings, and last-minute & emergency appointments.
Phone: (301) 587-8885
Email: biscoord@bisworld.com
Bimbaum Interpreting Services website
CyraCom International, Inc.
250+ spoken languages (OPI), 35+ video languages (VRI), 300+ written translation languages. Over-the-phone interpretation (24/7/365), video remote interpretation, document translation & localization, interpreter training & quality monitoring, and join commission & ACA Section 1557 Advisory.
Phone (844) 727-6739
Email: getstarted@cyracom.com
CyraCom International, Inc. website
DHC Translations
Over 100 languages, including French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Russian, Latvian, Burmese, Haitian, Creole, and Kazakh. Certified translations.
Email: contact@dhctranslations.com
DHC Translation website
Global Interpreting
Over 300 languages, including ASL, 24/7 services, including telephonic, in-person, video, and document translation. Expertise spans healthcare, legal, government, business, financial, and insurance sectors. Integrates with telehealth and conferencing systems, guaranteeing HIPAA compliance for medical interactions.
Global Interpreting website
Global Wordsmiths
Over 100 languages. On-site interpretation, video remote interpretation (VRI), over-the-phone interpretation (OPI), written translation, localization for global market expansion, consulting on language access policies and procedures, & training for staff on language access best practices.
Phone: (412) 228-0240
Email: info@globalwordsmiths.com
Global Wordsmiths website
International Translation Services (ITS)
Over 270 languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian, Swahili, Nepali, Vietnamese, Karen, Dinka, Nuer, Chin, Mizo & Hakha, and Somali. Document translation and in-person interpreting for Moorhead and the Fargo area. Covers standard legal, business, and personal documents and supports major languages reflective of the region's diversity.
Phone: (218) 233-7841
Interpreters Unlimited (North Dakota network)
Over 200+ spoken languages and ASL. On-site and remote medical interpreting (HIPAA-compliant), legal & courtroom interpreting, depositions, hearings, insurance & business meetings, document translations, certified legal documents, and transportation & escort interpreters.
Phone: (800) 726-9891
Interpreters Unlimited website
Language Line Solutions
290+ languages and dialects, including sign language. On-demand & scheduled over-the-phone interpreting, video remote interpreting (VRI), written translation & localization, AI-enhanced language solutions, testing & training for bilingual staff.
Phone: (800) 752-6096
Language Line Solutions website
Language Link
240 languages and dialects. Video remote interpretation (VRI), remote simultaneous interpretation, over-the-phone interpretation, simultaneous & conference, e-learning, websites, transcreation, independent language assessment, translation, voice-over, American Sign Language, subtitling services (ADA), legal interpreting, software & testing, large print & Braille, patent litigation support, foreign filing services, patent translations, contract management, mergers & acquisitions, litigation matters & eDiscovery.
Phone: Sales: (888) 266-2066, Client Services (855) 295-9177
Language Link website
Languex
100+ languages, including Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Arabic, German, and French. Certified translation, document translation, notarization, website translation, and e-commerce localization.
Languex website
Linguabee Interpreting & Translation Services
ASL (EIPA & RID certified), Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Chinese, and more. Video remote interpreting (VRI), on-site sign language interpreting, document translation, conference & event interpreting, and a dedicated customer success team.
Phone: VP: (855) 585-5859, Text: (855) 585-0801, Voice: (844) 546-4822
Email: support@linguabee.com
Linguabee Interpreting & Translation Services website
Omni Group/3H Interpreter Services
Afar, Arabic, ASL, Burmese, Cantonese, Farsi, Hmong, Nepali, Pashto, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, Vietnamese, and more. On-site spoken and signed interpretation, telephone & video conference interpreting, written document translation, message relay services, and dialect & pronunciation coaching.
Phone: Emergency Hotline: (24/7) (218) 979-1377, Fax: (701) 425-0357
Omni Group/3H Interpreter Services website
Pacific Interpreter
Over 240 languages. On-demand interpretation, in-person interpretation, document translation, client portal access, and accessibility support.
Phone: Customer Care Line: (800) 752-6096, Translation Services: (800) 878-8523
Email: ejaffal.3interpreters@gmail.com
Pacific Interpreter website
Propio
Over 200 languages. Over-the-phone interpretation (OPI), video remote interpretation (VRI), in-person interpretation (scheduled), document translation and localization, WorkforceOS platform, & emergency and on-demand services available 24/7.
Phone: (913) 381-3146, Toll-free: (888) 528-6692, Fax: (866) 231-8176
Propio website
Protranslating
Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin & Cantonese, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, Swahili, French, Korean, Tagalog, Farsi, Pashto, Dari, American Sign Language (ASL). Over-the-phone interpretation (OPI), webcast & conference call interpretation, on-site interpretation, document translation, localization & transcreation, & multilingual customer support.
Phone: (305) 371-7887
Email: infor@protranslating.com
Protranslating website
Telelanguage
Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin & Cantonese, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, Swahili, French, Korean, Tagalog, Farsi, Pashto, Dari, American Sign Language (ASL). Over-the-phone interpretation (OPI), video remote interpretation (VRI), on-site interpretation, document translation, language assessments, & custom language access solutions.
Phone: (833) 737-7575 or (888) 983-5352
Telelanguage website
TranslateLive/ILA
Over 120 languages. Live interpretation, instant language assistant (ILA), translation services, accessibility support, & custom integration.
Phone: (202) 888-7900
Email: jason.velasco@translatelive.com
TranslateLive/ILA website
Translation & Interpretation Network, LLC.
Over 200 languages. Telephone interpreting, video interpreting, on-site interpreting, conference interpreting, translation, training & assessments, consulting, and language access plan.
Phone: (877) 779-5544
Translation & Interpretation Network, LLC website
U.S. Language Services
5 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, and Chinese. Certified translations.
U.S. Language Services website
Voyce
over 235 languages and dialects. Video remote interpretation (VRI), over-the-phone interpretation (OPI), in-person interpretation (by request), document translation, interpreter training & certification via Voyce University, HIPAA-compliant platforms, & Integration with Epic, Teladoc, and other telehealth services.
Phone: (855) 568-6509
Email: info@voyceglobal.com
Voyce website
Note: This directory reflects the current state of language service provision in North Dakota, as of November 2025. Clients are encouraged to verify availability, certifications, and rates directly with providers.
Access Resource CART and Captioning
Delivers high quality Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) and ASL interpreting for education settings, business meetings, conferences, personal events, sporting venues, and medical appointments.
Phone: (507) 327-1080
Email: services@access-resource.com
Access Resource CART and Captioning website
Communication Services for the Deaf (CSD)
Offers ASL interpreting, video remote interpreting, captioning, and deaf-focused services.
Phone: Toll-free (800) 467-5341, Local: (218) 291-1131
Communication Services for the Deaf website
Hands Up Communications (video remote interpreting)
200+ languages offered (including less common dialects), on-demand VRI, scheduled VRI, HIPAA-compliant portal, call history and user management.
Hands Up Communications website
HIS Sign, LLC
VRI, real-time captioning, and sign-to-text translation worldwide.
Phone: (877) 866-8879
Email: requestinterpreter@HISsign.com
LanguageLine Solutions (video, remote interpreting)
40+ languages, including ASL, BSL, Spanish, Arabic, and Mandarin. Video remote interpreting (VRI), HER & SIP integrations, Telehealth support, regulatory compliance (HIPPA, GLBA).
LanguageLine Solutions website
PURPLE Communications (video remote interpreting) (National) 24/7
VRI operator with 800 and local support lines, plus VRS support. Available 24/7.
Phone: (866) 669-7707 or (800) 618-2418
PURPLE Communications website
ND School for the Deaf freelance interpreter - Lindsey Solberg Herbel
VRI operator with 800 and local support lines, plus VRS support. Available 24/7.
Phone: (701) 740-3910
Email: herbellrs@gmail.com
ND School for the Deaf freelance interpreter - Mary Claeys
VRI operator with 800 and local support lines, plus VRS support. Available 24/7.
Phone: (701) 527-3683
Email: mnmheintz@bis.midco.net
ND School for the Deaf freelance interpreter - Renae Bitner
VRI operator with 800 and local support lines, plus VRS support. Available 24/7.
Phone: (701) 328-3988
Email: rlbitner@gmail.com
Virtual VRI
Provides video remote interpreting on-demand, 24/7. ASL interpretation, transcription, and trilingual foreign language translation, accessible on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.
Phone: (866) 440-9140
Email: virtualvri@gmail.com
Virtual VRI website
Note: This directory reflects the current state of language service provision in North Dakota, as of November 2025. Clients are encouraged to verify availability, certifications, and rates directly with providers.