Language Testing & Certification Gateway

For more information about the DSHS Language Testing & Certification (LTC) Program, please visit the DSHS LTC Website!

Find an Interpreter or Translator

Please visit our search page.

Continuing Education Activities

Search for Approved Continuing Education (CE) Activities.

To request approval of a new activity, please find relevant information at the DSHS LTC CE website.

Interpreters, Translators, and Test Candidates

You must have an LTC Gateway profile before you can schedule a test, review your credential, or submit renewal requirements.

To set up or access your profile, please go to Secure Access Washington (SAW). For detailed instructions, please refer to the LTC Gateway User Manual.

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LTC Gateway User Manual for Candidates

Please refer to our User Manual (Standard Version or Accessible Version) for instructions on how to navigate LTC Gateway!