RID currently offers two national certifications: National Interpreter
Certification and Certified Deaf Interpreter Certification.


### National Interpreter Certification (NIC).

#### ____About the NIC Certification

Holders of this certification are hearing and have demonstrated general
knowledge in the field of interpreting, ethical decision making and
interpreting skills. Candidates earn NIC Certification if they demonstrate
professional knowledge and skills that meet or exceed the minimum professional
standards necessary to perform in a broad range of interpretation and
transliteration assignments. This credential has been available since 2005.

The NIC certification process begins with taking CASLI Generalist Knowledge
Exam (consists two portions: Fundamental of Interpreting and Case Studies:
Ethical Decision-Making Process & Cultural Responsiveness). Candidates are
eligible for CASLI’s examinations if they are at least 18 years old. To
successfully obtain the certification, candidates must have passed all the
required examinations and meet RID’s educational requirement within five years
window from the date they passed the first exam taken. Candidates who have
passed the CASLI Generalist Knowledge Exam may then take the CASLI Generalist
Performance Exam: NIC.

#### ____NIC Certification Process

_June 23, 2016, RID established the Center for the Assessment of Sign Language
Interpretation, LLC (CASLI) to take over the administration and ongoing
development and maintenance of exams. Eligibility requirements and the
credentialing of any and all individuals will remain the responsibility of
RID. With this shift in responsibilities candidates will need to contact both
RID and CASLI during different times in the certification process. For more
information view our[CASLI FAQ](https://www.casli.org/casli-frequently-asked-
questions/) page. _

  1. Review all pertinent NIC webpages on the [CASLI website](http://www.casli.org/)
  2. Register for the CASLI Generalist Knowledge Exam (This includes both portions: Fundamental of Interpreting AND Case Studies: Ethical Decision-Making Process & Cultural Responsiveness) 
  3. Pass the CASLI Generalist Knowledge Exam  
(Candidate must successfully pass the Fundamental of Interpreting portion
before they are eligible to take the Performance exam) (If candidate does not
pass the Case Studies portion, they can take it with the Performance Exam)

  4. Submit proof of meeting RID’s educational requirement of Bachelor’s degree or an approved Alternative Pathway plan.
  5. Register for the CASLI Generalist Performance Exam: NIC (with or without the Case Studies portion)
  6. Successfully passes ALL CASLI’s required examination for the NIC Certification

**[Start the NIC Certification Process HERE](https://www.casli.org/getting-
started/about-casli-exams/exams-for-rid-certification-eligibility/)**

#### ____CASLI Generalist Performance Exam: NIC Educational Requirement

Candidates pursuing NIC Certification must have a minimum of bachelor degree
(any major) or an approved updated/2012 Alternative Pathway to Eligibility
application recorded in their RID/CASLI account prior to testing for CASL
Generalist Performance Exam: NIC.

#### ____Submitting Academic Transcripts

If you have a college degree from an institution that is accredited by the US
Department of Education and would like to submit proof to RID that you meet
the educational requirement, send an original or photocopy of your official
college transcript, showing

1) your full name,  
2) the name of the college,  
3) the degree earned, and  
4) the date the degree was conferred.

Please submit this documentation by email to
[certification@rid.org](mailto:certification@rid.org) or by logging into your
[RID account](https://myaccount.rid.org/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f) and clicking
on “Upload Degree Document". The Certification Department has gone paperless
and is no longer accepting submissions mailed to Headquarters.

Please notify the Certification Department at
[certification@rid.org](mailto:certification@rid.org) if the name on your
college transcript does not match your name in the RID database.

*To submit official transcripts, you may break the seal on the envelope to scan the document and send/upload. Transcripts will be processed within 7-10 business days. A confirmation e-mail will be sent once your account has been updated.

#### For those with a non-U.S. degree

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### Candidates with Non-U.S. degrees

CASLI exam candidates wishing to submit a non-U.S. degree to satisfy RID’s
educational requirement for certification are required to have their degrees
evaluated through a credential evaluation service agency to assess and verify
that the degree is U.S. equivalent and share the report with the RID
Certification Department.

Candidates can find a list of acceptable credential evaluation service
agencies that meet the standards for conducting degree evaluation services on
the [National Association of Credential Evaluation Services's website
(NACES)](https://www.naces.org/members). Credential evaluations are not free
and candidates are responsible for the selected agency's costs and service.
The cost and the time frame to perform the service will vary according to the
complexity of the case and the amount of documentation provided.

Please note that degrees acquired from institutions in U.S. territories
(American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.
Virgin Islands) are exempt from this policy.

      
### Certified Deaf Interpreter Certification (CDI).

#### ____About the CDI Certification

Holders of this certification are deaf or hard of hearing and have
demonstrated knowledge and understanding of interpreting, deafness, the Deaf
community, and Deaf culture. Holders have specialized training and/or
experience in the use of gesture, mime, props, drawings and other tools to
enhance communication. Holders possess native or near-native fluency in
American Sign Language and are recommended for a broad range of assignments
where an interpreter who is deaf or hard-of-hearing would be beneficial. This
credential has been available since 1998.

Please see the information on [CASLI’s
website](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cu1-vMSuwtfJLgoXM3-D0mtltq6lIgCS/view)
regarding exam eligibility.

#### ____CDI Certification Process

_June 23, 2016, RID established the Center for the Assessment of Sign Language
Interpretation, LLC (CASLI) to take over the administration and ongoing
development and maintenance of exams. Eligibility requirements and the
credentialing of any and all individuals will remain the responsibility of
RID. With this shift in responsibilities candidates will need to contact both
RID and CASLI during different times in the certification process._For more
information view our_[ _CASLI FAQ_](https://www.casli.org/casli-frequently-
asked-questions/) _page.__

  1. Review all pertinent CDI webpages on the [CASLI website](http://www.casli.org/)
  2. Submit an audiogram or letter from audiologist to CASLI
  3. Register for the CASLI Generalist Knowledge Exam (This includes both portions: Fundamental of Interpreting AND Case Studies: Ethical Decision-Making Process & Cultural Responsiveness) 
  4. Pass the CASLI Generalist Knowledge Exam  
(Candidate must successfully pass the Fundamental of Interpreting portion
before they are eligible to take the Performance exam) (If candidate does not
pass the Case Studies portion, they can take it with the Performance Exam)

  5. Submit proof of meeting RID’s educational requirement of Bachelor’s degree or an approved Alternative Pathway plan.
  6. Register for the CASLI Generalist Performance Exam: CDI (with or without the Case Studies portion)
  7. Successfully passes ALL CASLI’s required examination for the CDI Certification

**[Start the CDI Certification Process HERE](http://casli.org/exam-
preparations/for-cdi-candidates/)**

#### ____CDI Performance Exam Educational Requirement

Candidates pursuing CDI Certification must have a minimum of Bachelor’s degree
(any major) or an approved updated/2012 Alternative Pathway to Eligibility
application recorded in their RID/CASLI account prior to testing for CASL
Generalist Performance Exam: CDI.

At the 2003 RID National Conference, in Chicago, IL, the membership passed
motion C2003.05, establishing degree requirements for RID certification
candidates. The motion stated the following related specifically to the CDI
Performance Exam: Effective June 30, 2016, Deaf candidates must have a minimum
of a bachelor’s degree.

**The education requirement is currently a bachelor’s degree or equivalent,
effective May 17, 2021.**

The CASLI Generalist Performance Exam for Deaf interpreters was released
November 16, 2020 therefore the date at which the Associate degree requirement
became a Bachelor degree requirement was May 17, 2021.

#### ____Submitting Academic Transcripts

If you have a college degree from an institution that is accredited by the US
Department of Education and would like to submit proof to RID that you meet
the educational requirement, send an original or photocopy of your official
college transcript, showing

1) your full name,  
2) the name of the college,  
3) the degree earned, and  
4) the date the degree was conferred.

Please submit this documentation by email to
[certification@rid.org](mailto:certification@rid.org) or by logging into your
[RID account](https://myaccount.rid.org/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f) and clicking
on “Upload Degree Document". The Certification Department has gone paperless
and is no longer accepting submissions mailed to Headquarters.

Please notify the Certification Department at
[certification@rid.org](mailto:certification@rid.org) if the name on your
college transcript does not match your name in the RID database.

*To submit official transcripts, you may break the seal on the envelope to scan the document and send/upload. Transcripts will be processed within 7-10 business days. A confirmation e-mail will be sent once your account has been updated.

#### For those with a non-U.S. degree

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#### Verification

## Certification verification for interpreting services assignments.

To request verification of your credentials, please complete and submit [this
form](https://rid.org/cert-verification-form/). For membership verifications,
please check your [Credly account](https://www.credly.com/users/sign_in). Note
that the Certification Department has gone paperless and is no longer
accepting anything mailed to HQ. Anything mailed to HQ will not be not be
reviewed or processed, and will be shredded.

[Certification Verification Form](https://rid.org/cert-verification-form/)

### Certification Archives

Previously Offered RID Certifications

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### Previously Offered RID Certifications

These certifications were previously offered by the RID and are no longer
administered. RID recognizes these certifications, however the exams for these
programs are no longer available.

#### ____NIC Advanced

Individuals who achieved the NIC Advanced level have passed the NIC Knowledge
Exam, scored within the standard range of a professional interpreter on the
interview portion of the NIC Interview and Performance Exam and scored within
the high range on the performance portion of the NIC Interview and Performance
Exam.

#### ____NIC Master

Individuals who achieved the NIC Master level have passed the NIC Knowledge
Exam and scored within the high range on both portions of NIC Interview and
Performance Exam.

The NIC with levels credential was offered from 2005 to November 30, 2011.

#### ____Certificate of Interpretation (CI)

Holders of this certification are recognized as fully certified in
interpretation and have demonstrated the ability to interpret between American
Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English for both sign-to-voice and voice-to-
sign tasks. The interpreter’s ability to transliterate is not considered in
this certification. Holders of the CI are recommended for a broad range of
interpretation assignments. This credential was offered from 1988 to 2008.

#### ____Certificate of Transliteration (CT)

Holders of this certification are recognized as fully certified in
transliteration and have demonstrated the ability to transliterate between
English-based sign language and spoken English for both sign-to-voice and
voice-to-sign tasks. The transliterator’s ability to interpret is not
considered in this certification. Holders of the CT are recommended for a
broad range of transliteration assignments. This credential was offered from
1988 to 2008.

#### ____Comprehensive Skills Certificate (CSC)

Holders of this certification have demonstrated the ability to interpret
between American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English and to transliterate
between spoken English and an English-based sign language. Holders of this
certification are recommended for a broad range of interpreting and
transliterating assignments. This credential was offered from 1972 to 1988.

#### ____Master Comprehensive Skills Certificate (MCSC)

The MCSC examination was designed with the intent of testing for a higher
standard of performance than the CSC. Holders of this certification were
required to hold the CSC prior to taking this exam. Holders of this
certification are recommended for a broad range of interpreting and
transliterating assignments. This credential was offered until 1988.

#### ____Reverse Skills Certificate (RSC)

Holders of this certification have demonstrated the ability to interpret
between American Sign Language (ASL) and English-based sign language or
transliterate between spoken English and a signed code for English. Holders of
this certification are deaf or hard-of-hearing and
interpretation/transliteration is rendered in ASL, spoken English and a signed
code for English or written English. Holders of the RSC are recommended for a
broad range of interpreting assignments where the use of a interpreter who is
deaf or hard-of-hearing would be beneficial. This credential was offered from
1972 to 1988.

#### ____Interpretation Certificate (IC)

Holders of this certification have demonstrated the ability to interpret
between American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English. Holders received
scores on the CSC exam which prevented the awarding of CSC certification or
IC/TC certification. The interpreter’s ability to transliterate is not
considered in this certification. Holders of the IC are recommended for a
broad range of interpretation assignments. The IC was formerly known as the
Expressive Interpreting Certificate (EIC). This credential was offered from
1972 to 1988.

#### ____Transliteration Certificate (TC)

Holders of this certification have demonstrated the ability to transliterate
between spoken English and a signed code for English. Holders received scores
on the CSC exam which prevented the awarding of CSC certification or IC/TC
certification. The transliterator’s ability to interpret is not considered in
this certification. Holders of the TC are recommended for a broad range of
transliterating assignments. The TC was formerly known as the Expressive
Transliterating Certificate (ETC). This credential was offered from 1972 to
1988.

#### ____Specialist Certificate: Performing Arts (SC:PA)

Holders of this certification were required to hold the CSC prior to sitting
for this examination and have demonstrated specialized knowledge in performing
arts interpretation. Holders of this certification are recommended for a broad
range of assignments in the performing arts setting. This credential was
offered from 1971 to 1988.

#### ____Oral Interpreting Certificate: Comprehensive (OIC:C)

Holders of this certification demonstrated both the ability to transliterate a
spoken message from a person who hears to a person who is deaf or hard-of-
hearing and the ability to understand and repeat the message and intent of the
speech and mouth movements of the person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing. This
credential was offered from 1979 to 1985.

#### ____Oral Interpreting Certificate: Spoken to Visible (OIC:S/V)

Holders of this certification demonstrated the ability to transliterate a
spoken message from a person who hears to a person who is deaf or hard-of-
hearing. This individual received scores on the OIC:C exam which prevented the
awarding of full OIC:C certification. This credential was offered from 1979 to
1985.

#### ____Oral Interpreting Certificate: Visible to Spoken (OIC:V/S)

Holders of this certification demonstrated the ability to understand the
speech and silent movements of a person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing and to
repeat the message for a hearing person. This individual received scores on
the OIC:C exam which prevented the awarding of full OIC:C certification. This
credential was offered from 1979 to 1985.

#### ____Conditional Legal Interpreting Permit-Relay (CLIP-R)

_Notice: RID has announced that a moratorium will be placed on new
applications for CLIP-R Certification.__For more information about the
moratorium,_[_please see this FAQ_](https://rid.org/?p=8240) _._

Holders of this conditional permit had completed an RID-recognized training
program designed for interpreters and transliterators who worked in legal
settings, and whom were also deaf or hard-of-hearing. Holders of this
conditional permit were recommended for a broad range of assignments in the
legal setting. This credential was available from 1991 to 2016.

Candidates were eligible for CLIP-R Certification if they were, at that time,
a current RID CDI or RSC Certified member, met the experience requirements,
had the proper letters of recommendation, and met RID’s educational
requirement.

_**CLIP-R Certification Requirement**_

*Please note no substitutions could have been made to the requirements

  1. Must have been a certified member, in good standing, holding either the RSC or CDI.
  2. Must have met RID’s, at that time, educational requirement of an Associate degree or had an approved Educational Equivalency Application.
  3. Attached recommendation letters from two RID certified interpreters in good standing. At least one letter must have been from an SC:L certified interpreter. The other could have been from a CI and CT, CDI, CSC, NIC, or NAD.
  4. Verified at least 150 hours of training and/or mentoring as a legal interpreter. If an individual was unable to have all 150 hours in legal training or workshops, they must have had a minimum of 120 hours of legal interpreter training and up to 30 hours of mentoring in a legal setting with an interpreter, in good standing, who holds either the SC:L or CLIP-R. Verification was required in the form of RID CEUS (preferred) or legal trainings, or workshops. A certificate of completion or letter from the trainer/presenter/mentor was required to indicate the date, location, and duration of the training/mentoring.

      
NAD Certifications

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### NAD Certifications

These certifications were developed and administered by NAD and are recognized
by RID.

#### ____NAD (National Association of the Deaf) Certifications

In 2003, RID began to recognize interpreters who hold NAD III, NAD IV and NAD
V certifications. These credentials were offered by the National Association
of the Deaf (NAD) between the early 1990s and late 2002. In order to continue
to maintain their certification, NAD credentialed interpreters must have had
an active certification and registered with RID prior to June 30, 2005. These
interpreters are required to comply with all aspects of RID’s Certification
Maintenance Program, including the completion of professional development.

#### ____NAD III (Generalist) – Average Performance

Holders of this certification possess above average voice-to-sign skills and
good sign-to-voice skills. Holders have demonstrated the minimum competence
needed to meet generally accepted interpreter standard. Occasional words or
phrases may be deleted but the expressed concept is accurate. The individual
displays good grammar control of the second language and is generally accurate
and consistent, but is not qualified for all situations.

#### ____NAD IV (Advanced) – Above Average Performance

Holders of this certification possess excellent voice-to-sign skills and above
average sign-to-voice skills. Holders have demonstrated above average skill in
any given area. Performance is consistent and accurate and fluency is smooth,
with few deletions; the viewer has no question to the candidate’s competency.
Holders of this certification should be able to interpret in most situations.

#### ____NAD V (Master) – Superior Performance

Holders of this certification possess superior voice-to-sign skills and
excellent sign-to-voice skills. Holders have demonstrated excellent to
outstanding ability in any given area. The individual had minimum flaws in
their performance and have demonstrated interpreting skills necessary in
almost all situations.

####

      
RID Retired Certifications

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### RID Retired Certifications

The following RID certification have been retired. RID no longer supports or
recognizes these credentials and individuals can no longer use them as
validation of their abilities.

#### ____CDI-P (Certified Deaf Interpreter-Provisional)

Holders of this provisional certification are interpreters who are deaf or
hard-of-hearing, have demonstrated a minimum of one year experience working as
an interpreter, have completed at least eight hours of training on the NAD-RID
Code of Professional Conduct and have completed eight hours of training in
general interpretation as it related to an interpreter who is deaf or hard-of-
hearing. Holders of this certificate are recommended for a broad range of
assignments where an interpreter who is deaf or hard-of-hearing would be
beneficial.

#### ____CLIP (Conditional Legal Interpreting Permit)

Holders of this conditional permit completed an RID-recognized training
program designed for interpreters and transliterators who work in legal
settings. CI and CT or CSC certification was required prior to enrollment in
the training program. Holders of this conditional permit are recommended for a
broad range of assignments in the legal setting during the development of the
SC:L certification. This conditional permit was retired on December 31, 1999.

#### ____Prov. SC:L (Provisional Specialist Certificate: Legal)

Holders of this provisional certification hold CI and CT or CSC and have
completed RID approved legal training. Holders of this certificate are
recommended for assignments in the legal setting. This provisional certificate
was retired in 1998.

      
### Certifications Under Moratorium

Educational Certificate: K-12 (Ed:K-12)

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### Educational Certificate: K-12 (Ed:K-12)

This credential is fully recognized by RID, but the designation is no longer
awarded by RID. This designation went into moratorium effective January 1,
2016.

The EIPA assessment is still available through Boys Town. More information on
that can be found at <http://www.classroominterpreting.org/eipa/>.

Holders of this certification demonstrated the ability to interpret or
transliterate classroom content and discourse between students who are deaf
and hard of hearing and students, teachers and school staff who are hearing.
Certificants demonstrated EIPA Level 4* skills using spoken English and at
least one of the following visual languages, constructs, or symbol systems at
either an elementary or secondary level:

  * American Sign Language (ASL)
  * Manually Coded English (MCE)
  * Contact Signing (aka: Pidgin Signed English (PSE) or English-like Signing)
  * Cued American English (CAE) (aka: Cued Speech)

This credential was offered from 2007 to 2016.

      
Specialist Certificate: Legal (SC:L)

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### Specialist Certificate: Legal (SC:L)

This credential is fully recognized by RID, but the designation is no longer
awarded by RID. This designation went into moratorium effective January 1,
2016.

Description: Holders of this specialist certification demonstrated specialized
knowledge of legal settings and greater familiarity with language used in the
legal system. These individuals are recommended for a broad range of
assignments in the legal setting. This credential was offered from 1998 to
2016.

The SC:L, and specialist testing in general, are topics of investigation as
part of the 2016-2018 Certification Committee Scope Of Work.

      
Oral Transliteration Certificate

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### Oral Transliteration Certificate

This credential is fully recognized by RID, but the designation is no longer
awarded by RID. This designation went into moratorium effective January 1,
2016.

Description: Holders of this certification demonstrated, using silent oral
techniques and natural gestures and the ability to transliterate a spoken
message from a person who hears to a person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Holders also demonstrated the ability to understand and repeat the message and
intent of the speech and mouth movements of the person who is deaf or hard-of-
hearing. This credential was offered from 1999 to 2016.

This credential was originally voted into sunset by the RID Board at the in-
person Board Meeting at the RID NOLA National Conference, in August of 2015.

At the RID NOLA Business Meeting, a motion was made to move the credential
from “sunset” status to “moratorium”. Here is the member motion:

FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 2015 BUSINESS MEETING:  
C2015.11  
Primary submitter(s) name(s): William Gorum  
Secondary submitter(s) name(s): Margaret Austin

Move that the RID Board of Director’s decision to ʺsunsetʺ the Oral
Transliteration certificate be vetoed via a vote of the organization’s
membership and to place the OTC testing program under moratorium along with
all other RID certification examinations until further investigation can be
done into options other than the cessation of administration of the OTC exam.

Rationale:  
RID is the only nationally recognized organization who certifies oral
transliterators. People who are deaf that prefer to use oral communication
methods should have access to trained, qualified, and certified interpreters.
The RID mission statement is to ʺpromote excellence in interpretation services
among diverse users of signed and spoken languages through professional
development, networking, advocacy, and standardsʺ.

Estimated Fiscal Impact Statement:  
Vetoing the Board’s motion and placing the OTC under moratorium until further
options are explored would have minimal financial impact on RID.

Organizational Remarks:

Board of Directors Comments:

Bylaws Committee Comments:

Headquarters Comments:

Professional Development Committee Comments:

Member Comments:

In response to a point, President Whitcher cited a bylaw (Article 3, Section
3d) which says that Board decisions can be overturned by a 2/3 vote.

Betty Colonomos moved to table this discussion, seconded by Wink Smith. This
motion does not entertain discussion, so a vote was taken. With 91 votes in
support, 146 opposed and 12 abstentions, the motion to table fails.

Artie Grassman called the question, seconded by Audrey Rosenberg. A vote was
taken, and debate was closed.

A vote was taken, and, with a 2/3 majority being needed to pass, the motion
received 210 votes in support, 56 opposed, and 21 abstentions, so the motion
C2015.11 carries.

      
## Newly Certified Information.

Information on becoming certified and receiving your certificate can be found
here.

#### ____Certification Cycle Dates

A certificant’s newly certified cycle start date is the date that CASLI sends
the exam results letter (the Results Sent date) and extends until December
31st of the year indicated by the following:

  * If the Results Sent date falls between 7/1/2022 and 6/30/2023…..New certification cycle ends 12/31/2027.
  * If the Results Sent date falls between 7/1/2023 and 6/30/2024…..New certification cycle ends 12/31/2028.
  * If the Results Sent date falls between 7/1/2024 and 6/30/2025…..New certification cycle ends 12/31/2029.

Each successfully-completed certification cycle is followed by a four year
certification cycle, running from January 1 of the first year through December
31 of the fourth year.

#### ____Newly Certified Packet

You can expect to receive a Newly Certified Packet from RID approximately 6-8
weeks after you have passed all required examinations __ and your results
letter was sent. This packet will include your certificate and a
congratulations letter. You should also receive an email when your new
certification is added to your RID account with information about maintaining
certification.

_**Note:**_you may begin earning CEUs for your new certification cycle any
time on or after your certification start date_**.**_

#### ____Duplicate Certificates

In the event that your certificate arrives damaged, with incorrect spelling or
information, or does not arrive at all (three weeks after being mailed), the
certificate will be replaced once free of charge. This replacement request
should be submitted in writing to certification@rid.org.

In the event that you lose your certificate, need a replacement certificate,
want the name on the certificate updated due to a legal name change, or would
simply like a duplicate certificate, you may purchase one on the RID website.
Replacement certificates are processed once a month.

#### ____Certified Membership

Maintaining current RID membership is a requirement for maintaining RID
certification. If you are a current Associate Member at the time you achieve
certification, your membership will automatically be converted into a
Certified Membership. If you are not an Associate or Certified member at the
time you achieve certification, you need to pay Certified Member dues to bring
your membership into good standing. For more information, contact the Member
Services Department at [members@rid.org](mailto:members@rid.org). Keep in
mind:

  * Membership runs from July 1 through June 30 and is paid for annually.
  * There is no extra charge for holding more than one RID certification or for holding specialty certification.
  * Those who hold NAD certification must also keep their NAD certification dues in good standing with RID.

#### ____Display Your Credentials

One of the privileges of achieving RID certification is the ability to show
your credential on your business card, resume, brochures or other
advertisements, etc. Your credentials (also called “post-nomial
abbreviations”) should be displayed only after your full name (with or without
middle initial) in the following order:

  1. Given names (Jr., II, etc.)
  2. Academic degrees from highest level to lowest level above a bachelor degree (bachelor degree credentials are not typically displayed)
  3. State licensure credentials
  4. Professional certifications (such as RID credentials)

Certificants who hold more than one RID certification should display them in
the following order: IC, TC, IC/TC, CSC, MCSC, RSC, ETC, EIC, OIC:V/S,
OIC:S/V, OIC:C, CI, CT, CI and CT, CDI, NIC, NIC Advanced, NIC Master, OTC,
SC:PA, CLIP-R, SC:L, NAD III, NAD IV, NAD V, Ed:K-12.

Digital Credentials: RID partnered with [Credly](https://info.credly.com/) to
provide you with a digital version of your credentials. Digital badges can be
used in email signatures or digital resumes, and on social media sites such as
LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. This digital image contains verified metadata
that describes your qualifications and the process required to earn them.

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