Rule 23.3.176 - TRANSLATOR REQUIREMENTS(1) A translator shall be:(a) certified by the American Translators Association;(b) approved by an embassy or consulate of the United States or diplomatic or consular official of a foreign country assigned or accredited to the United States;(c) affiliated or approved by the DHS, or other U.S. government agency;(d) an attorney licensed to practice in the U.S.; or(e) an individual approved by the department at a regional manager level or above.(2) A translator shall not be related by blood or marriage to the applicant, except as authorized by the department at a regional manager level or above. NEW, 2018 MAR p. 1956, Eff. 10/6/2018AUTH: 61-5-125, 61-5-128, MCA; IMP: 61-5-128, 61-5-129, MCA