Nepali interpreters and translation services.
Nepali is the official language of Nepal, written in the Devanagari script, and is recognized in India's constitution. California has the second-largest Nepal-born population of any state, with Los Angeles and Contra Costa counties home to the most, according to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey. AMS supplies Nepali interpreters for depositions and attorney-client meetings, in person in Los Angeles and remotely by Zoom or phone across California. Nepali is not one of California's certified court languages, so tell us about the proceeding and we will match a qualified interpreter.
Most quote requests are answered within 10 minutes.
Nepali varieties and dialects we handle
Standard Nepali
The language of official business in Nepal, written left to right in the Devanagari script.
Nepali of Bhutanese heritage families
Many Bhutanese refugees resettled in the United States speak Nepali. Tell us the client's background so we can match the interpreter.
What we do in Nepali
Legal interpreting
Depositions, EUOs, IMEs, arbitrations, mediations, and trials in state and federal court.
Medical interpreting
IMEs, AME and QME panels, psychological evaluations, hospital interpreting, and workers-compensation medical appointments.
Document translation
Certified translation of legal documents, medical records, USCIS submissions, academic transcripts, and corporate materials.
Audio transcription
Verbatim transcription of depositions, recorded statements, surveillance audio, and recorded interviews.
Video remote interpreting (VRI)
Same-day VRI for telehealth, remote depositions, and any matter where on-site is not practical.
Conference and corporate interpreting
Simultaneous and consecutive interpreting for trade shows, internal meetings, and major events.
Cities and metros where AMS supplies Nepali
Why AMS for Nepali
Built around deposition work
Nearly all of AMS's Nepali assignments are depositions, for law firms and court reporting firms, in person or remote.
Matched to the client
We confirm the client's background and first language before we assign an interpreter.
One point of contact, anytime online scheduling
Request a quote online anytime and keep one scheduling contact from quote through invoice. For short-notice requests, call our office at (800) 919-2029.
Nepali interpreting questions, answered
Does California certify Nepali court interpreters?
No. Nepali is not on the Judicial Council of California's list of certified spoken languages. The Judicial Council lists Nepali among its registered languages, which have an oral proficiency exam in the language. AMS supplies qualified Nepali interpreters; ask about a specific interpreter's credentials when you request a quote.
Does AMS provide Nepali interpreters for depositions?
Yes. Depositions are nearly all of AMS's Nepali work. We cover them in person in Los Angeles and remotely by Zoom or phone anywhere in California.
Is there a federal court certification for Nepali?
No. The federal courts' interpreter certification program covers Spanish; the programs for Navajo and Haitian Creole are no longer offered. Federal courts use professionally qualified or language-skilled interpreters for Nepali.
Further reading
Which California languages need a certified interpreter
How the designated language list works, how to verify the current position yourself, and what to do when a language is not on it.
Certified or registered: which you may use at a deposition
The tier is set by statute and turns on whether the Judicial Council has designated the language.
What is a certified court interpreter, and why does it matter?
The three working tiers of court interpreter, and the consequences of hiring the wrong one.
California Court Interpreter Program: what counts as certified
How California certifies court interpreters, what languages are covered.
Court interpreter ethics: the four canons
The ethical standards that govern interpreter conduct in legal proceedings.
How to hire a medical interpreter for an IME
A practical checklist for scheduling medical interpretation.
Video remote interpreting (VRI): when it works and when it does not
A practical guide to choosing between on-site, telephonic, and video remote interpreting.
Certified vs. notarized translation: what each one means
The most common translation document statuses, explained for non-specialists.
Schedule a Nepali interpreter
Same-day Nepali interpreting is available. Request a quote or call our scheduling team.
Most quote requests are answered within 10 minutes.