Professional Interpretation Services

Expert Interpreters Where and When You Need Them

Count on ALTA’s network of over 2,500 professional interpreters to help you communicate with anyone—around the world and around the clock.

Whether you need interpreters every day or only occasionally, a talented interpreter can help you grow your business, help others, and even save lives. For over 30 years, ALTA has been providing language solutions to businesses, hospitals, government agencies, law firms, nonprofit organizations, and many more. We support over 200 languages, including Spanish, English, Russian, French, and many others. We’ll match you with the ideal interpreter for your language needs and your industry—while protecting the privacy of all parties in the process.

Interpretation Services

Unlock global opportunities with professional language interpretation services.

What sets ALTA apart?

ALTA Quality means professional services & world-class support.

Access Interpreters Anytime

We know the world doesn’t run on US business hours, so we make it easy to work with ALTA interpreters at any time of the day. Schedule in advance or access on-demand services with a monthly plan.

200+ Languages & Dialects Available

Get on-demand telephone interpretation in over 200 languages and in-person and video services. If you have a specific need, we’ll help you find the right interpreter for you.

Professional Interpreters

All ALTA interpreters are certified by one or more nationally-recognized organizations (NAJIT, ATA, CCIA, or ITI), or have been tested by ALTA for language proficiency, interpreting skills, and standards for ethical conduct.

The Highest Quality, Certified!

We participate in regular ISO audits by a third-party registrar. Our exceptional attention to detail helped us acquire our ISO 9001-2015 certification inspection the first time through, with zero corrective actions required.

Contact Us

ALTA interpretation services connect your business to the world.

Send us a message to tell us about what you want to accomplish with interpretation services. We’ll help you find the best and most affordable way to deliver a superior communication experience for both you and your clients.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Frequently Asked Questions

ALTA Language Services offers a comprehensive suite of interpreter services to meet the needs of diverse industries and settings. Our services include:

  • On-Site Interpreting: Ideal for face-to-face interactions in medical offices, courtrooms, schools, and business meetings.

     

  • Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI): Get immediate language support anytime, anywhere.

     

  • Video Remote Interpreting (VRI): A convenient option that combines the benefits of face-to-face interpreting with the speed of remote access.

     

Our professional interpreters are available 24/7 in over 200 languages, including English, Spanish, Russian, French, Arabic, and many more. Whether you’re in a hospital, courtroom, classroom, or corporate setting, ALTA ensures accurate, culturally competent communication.

To request interpreter services, please contact our team or complete the form above, selecting Spanish as the language. We provide highly qualified Spanish interpreters for legal, medical, educational, and business settings.

Interpretation involves facilitating conversations between two spoken languages in real-time during meetings or events. Our interpreters utilize various methods including over-the-phone, video remote, on-site, and simultaneous interpreting.

Translation focuses on rendering written documents from one language to another. We offer both services to meet all your language communication needs.

We offer flexible scheduling to meet your needs:

  • On-demand services available with our monthly plans
  • Pre-scheduled appointments for planned meetings and events

Yes! We understand that communication needs don’t follow standard business hours. Our network of over 2,500 professional interpreters around the world enables us to provide interpretation services around the clock, any day of the year.

We offer comprehensive language coverage:

  • 200+ languages and dialects available for over-the-phone interpretation
  • 150+ languages available for in-person and video remote services
  • American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation available

If you have a specific language need, contact us—we’ll help you find the right interpreter for your requirements.

Absolutely. We specialize in serving multiple industries with expert interpreters who understand sector-specific terminology:

  • Legal: Court proceedings, depositions, legal consultations
  • Healthcare: Medical appointments, patient interactions, medical conferences
  • Government: Federal, state, and local agency communications
  • Education: Multicultural classrooms, parent-teacher conferences
  • Business: Corporate meetings, negotiations, training sessions

We match you with industry experts to ensure accurate communication of technical terms and concepts.

Our monthly plans offer cost-effective solutions for regular interpretation needs:

Over-the-Phone Interpretation (OPI)

  • Volume-based pricing with discounts for high usage
  • Flexible monthly minimums with usage credits
  • No charge if you place zero calls in a month

Video Remote Interpretation (VRI)

  • Secure video platform access
  • Volume-based pricing with high-usage discounts 
  • Support for general, medical, and ASL interpretation

All monthly plans include access to our expert interpreters and 24/7 availability.

Yes, minimums vary by service type to ensure quality and availability:

Pre-scheduled Services

  • Over-the-Phone: 1-hour minimum
  • Video Remote: 1-hour minimum (2-hour minimum for legal assignments)
  • Certified Video Interpretation: 2-hour minimum
  • Remote Simultaneous Interpretation: 2-hour minimum

Monthly Plans

  • OPI Plans:  Monthly minimum waived if no calls are placed. 
  • VRI Plans: Monthly maintenance fee applies regardless of usage.

Preparing for your test?

View our test prep materials or FAQ’s for common questions about taking a test.