On-Site Interpretation Services

Book on-site interpretation with MotaWord in just a few clicks for healthcare visits, court hearings, depositions and school meetings. When a conversation needs an in-person interpreter in the room, not on a phone line, our professional interpreters cover 120+ languages across the United States. An interpreter is typically assigned within a couple of hours. Live chat is available 24/7 for support.

On-site interpretation services by MotaWord In-person interpretation planned around the assignment

Comment fonctionne l'interprétation sur site avec MotaWord

We replaced the usual "email us and we'll get back to you" workflow with a self-service booking module. Most clients book in minutes, and an interpreter is typically assigned within a couple of hours, so your team gets in-person interpreter services when the conversation is too important to handle remotely. After the session, you can download the confirmation, start any follow-on translation from the same dashboard, such as certified translations, medical records, IEPs and legal filings, and pull utilization reports whenever you need them.

  1. Livre

    Open the booking module from the site, with no sign-in gate and no intake form. Enter the language pair, date, time, duration and on-site address, plus any subject notes or dress code.

  2. Devis instantané

    Pricing is calculated in real time from language, location, duration and interpretation mode. No waiting, no back-and-forth.

  3. Confirm

    Approve the quote with a PO, credit card or your enterprise payment code, and you receive confirmation immediately.

  4. Interpreter Assigned

    A matched, credentialed interpreter is assigned within a couple of hours, and you receive their profile, arrival plan and contact details.

On-Site Interpretation Pricing

On-site interpretation starts at $90 per hour plus travel. You see the cost before you book, with no RFQ email chains or delayed follow-ups, and video remote and phone interpretation are available on the same account.

Interprétation sur place

A professional interpreter attends your meeting, hearing or appointment in person. Travel fee shown in your quote.

$90 per hour, starting from

Interprétation à distance par vidéo

A professional interpreter joins your call by video on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex or Google Meet.

$85 per hour, starting from

Over-the-phone interpretation

Connect with a professional interpreter over the phone, billed by the minute.

$2.50 per minute
  • Your price is calculated in real time from the language, location, duration and interpretation mode (consecutive, simultaneous or escort).

Why Choose MotaWord for On-Site Interpretation?

The service you trust with an interpreter in the room needs to send someone qualified for the setting, arrive on schedule, keep every conversation confidential, show you the price before you book, and be there when your plans change. MotaWord is the on-site interpretation service that offers all of these. Our online platform takes your booking at any hour, our 3,000+ US-based interpreters are matched to the assignment, and our globally distributed team is available via live chat to answer any questions 24/7. Your conversation is in good hands at MotaWord.

Modes d'interprétation : Choisissez le format adapté à la salle

We offer different interpretation services depending on how the conversation needs to run. Not sure which format fits? The booking module recommends a mode based on the setting you describe, and our team can validate it before you confirm.

Consecutive Interpretation

Interprétation consécutive

Ideal when accuracy and control matter more than pace: one person speaks, the interpreter renders the message, and the discussion continues. Common uses include depositions, HR conversations, clinical appointments, and IEP and parent-teacher meetings.

Simultaneous Interpretation

Interprétation simultanée

For high-stakes multilingual events, MotaWord coordinates the equipment, language channels and event planning, including booths and receivers. It is best for conferences, town halls, public hearings, shareholder meetings and large training sessions.

Escort and Liaison Interpretation

Escort Interpretation

When the context shifts throughout the day, a single escort or liaison interpreter stays with the group for consistent communication. It is recommended for plant and warehouse tours, investor visits, inspections, audits, trade shows and business travel.

What to Send Before Your Interpreter Arrives

An on-site interpreter walks into your building, your hearing room or your plant for the first time. The more of the day they know in advance, the faster they settle in and the less time your team spends explaining logistics.

  1. Where and Who

    Send the full address, floor and room, where to check in, parking notes, and the name and phone number of your contact for the day.

  2. Access and Dress Code

    List security screening, badge and ID rules, protective equipment for plant tours, and the dress code for the setting.

  3. Agenda and Materials

    Share the start time, duration and breaks, plus case captions, participant names, slides and product terms so the interpreter can prepare.

  4. Mode and Room

    Tell us the mode, the languages and any equipment needed. Seat the interpreter next to the person who needs support, within hearing of every speaker.

Conçu pour les acheteurs qui en ont le plus besoin.

On-site interpretation is not one-size-fits-all. The right setup depends on the setting, the people involved, and what is at stake in the conversation.

Healthcare Systems, Hospitals, and Clinics

Systèmes de santé, hôpitaux et cliniques

Hospitals, health systems, FQHCs, Managed Medicaid plans, behavioral health providers and specialty clinics use MotaWord to meet Section 1557, Title VI and CMS language access requirements without the usual vendor overhead. Our medical interpreters are trained in medical terminology, patient-centered communication and sensitive consent conversations, and cover intake, informed consent, diagnostic discussions, discharge, behavioral and mental health sessions, case management and care coordination, on HIPAA-compliant workflows. Our medical interpreter services help providers staff sensitive encounters without slowing down care delivery. After the visit, translated medical records, consent forms, discharge instructions and patient education materials are one click away.

School Districts, Universities, and ESD/BOCES Agencies

School Districts, Universities and BOCES

Districts and ESAs use MotaWord to comply with Title VI, Title III, IDEA and state language access mandates, and to engage multilingual families in the decisions that affect their children. A qualified school interpreter can make a meaningful difference in these high-stakes meetings. We provide on-site interpreters for IEP, 504, MTSS, manifestation determination, enrollment, discipline and parent-teacher conferences, and for district-wide events, board meetings, community forums and family engagement nights. Translated IEPs, consent forms, handbooks and enrollment packets come from the same dashboard, with volume discounts and statewide contract vehicles for district and consortium buyers.

Government and Public Sector

Gouvernement et secteur public

Federal, state and municipal agencies rely on MotaWord for in-person language access that holds up to audit. For hearings and administrative proceedings, we match a qualified court interpreter to the setting and requirements. Our interpreters are vetted for court, administrative hearing, benefits eligibility, public safety and community engagement settings, including public hearings, town halls, investigations, benefits determinations and constituent services, with SOC 2 Type II controls and standard or custom reporting for language access officers, civil rights offices and grant compliance.

Corporate and Enterprise

Entreprises et sociétés

Global and national employers use MotaWord when the meeting is too important to leave to chance: board and leadership meetings, investor days and shareholder meetings, labor and HR matters, grievance hearings and investigations, safety, compliance and code-of-conduct training, M&A due diligence, vendor negotiations, audits and facility tours for overseas stakeholders. For executive negotiations, clients often request a legal interpreter, and for large live sessions we coordinate the right conference interpreter setup. PO-based billing, single sign-on, consolidated invoicing and utilization reporting are available.

Conformité et sécurité : ce que vos équipes d’examen doivent savoir

MotaWord is SOC 2 Type II certified, with independently audited controls for security, availability and confidentiality, and the report is available to qualified buyers under NDA. Our intake, booking, dispatch and documentation workflows are HIPAA compliant, with administrative, technical and physical safeguards. Learn what our SOC 2 Type II certification means for your files.

Every interpreter on the platform signs a confidentiality agreement before accepting any assignment. Court-certified, state-registered, CCHI, NBCMI and conference-grade interpreters are available depending on the assignment, and every booking, confirmation, interpreter assignment and invoice is logged and exportable.

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Questions fréquentes concernant l'interprétation sur place

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On-site interpretation, also called onsite or in-person interpreting, puts a professional interpreter in the room with the people who are speaking. The interpreter can see body language and follow the setting, which helps in medical visits, court hearings, depositions and school meetings.

Les deux. Vous pouvez réserver une mission ponctuelle via l'outil de devis instantané, ou configurer une couverture récurrente et des accords-cadres pour les districts, les systèmes de santé et les comptes d'entreprise.

Une fois votre réservation confirmée, nous vous attribuons généralement un interprète dans les deux heures qui suivent. Pour les langues moins courantes, les sujets spécialisés ou les missions simultanées avec du matériel, un délai plus long est préférable.

On-site interpretation starts at $90 per hour plus travel. Your exact price is calculated in real time from the language, location, duration and interpretation mode, and you see it before you book. Get your on-site interpretation quote.

Yes. Our intake, booking, dispatch and documentation workflows are built to HIPAA standards, with administrative, technical and physical safeguards.

Oui. MotaWord est certifié SOC 2 Type II. Nous partageons le rapport avec les acheteurs qualifiés sous accord de confidentialité.

Yes. Hospitals, clinics and behavioral health providers book on-site medical interpreters through the same booking module. Our medical interpreters are credentialed through CCHI and NBCMI and trained in medical terminology and sensitive consent conversations, and our workflows are built to HIPAA standards.

Plus de 3 000 interprètes formés à travers les États-Unis et plus de 26 000 linguistes agréés dans le monde entier, couvrant plus de 120 langues.

Oui. Le module de réservation recommande un mode en fonction des paramètres que vous décrivez, et notre équipe peut le valider avant votre confirmation.

Oui. Pour les événements multilingues, nécessitant la coordination des intervenants et du matériel, nous organisons la mission comme un dispositif d'interprétation simultanée, comprenant des cabines, des récepteurs et des techniciens sur place.

An interpreter works with spoken language in real time, in the room, by video or over the phone. A translator works with written documents. MotaWord provides both, so the paperwork from an interpreted meeting can be translated on the same account. Learn the difference between interpretation and translation.

Oui. L'interprétation sur site est utilisée pour les réunions de direction, la formation des employés, les audits, les inspections, les visites de sites, les négociations avec les fournisseurs, les questions de ressources humaines et les événements multilingues dans tous les secteurs d'activité que nous desservons.

Non. Pour les conversations plus courtes ou plus transactionnelles, l'interprétation vidéo à distance (IVD) ou l'interprétation téléphonique (IT) peuvent être plus appropriées, et nous proposons les deux. Découvrez nos services d'interprétation vidéo à distance. Pour les conversations en face à face à forts enjeux, l'interprétation en personne améliore la clarté, la confiance et la gestion de la salle.

Facturation par carte de crédit, prélèvement automatique (ACH), virement bancaire et bon de commande. Les entreprises et les administrations publiques peuvent configurer une facturation consolidée, des codes de coûts au niveau des services et des rapports personnalisés.

The language pair, date, start time, duration and on-site address, plus the interpretation mode if you know it. Subject notes, reference documents and any dress code or access requirements help us match the right interpreter and let them prepare. You see the quote before you confirm, and you receive the interpreter's profile, arrival plan and contact details once they are assigned.

Yes. Escort and liaison interpretation is designed for that: a single interpreter stays with your group as the setting changes, from a plant or warehouse tour to meetings, inspections, trade shows and multi-stop business visits. Book the full duration and describe the itinerary so we can plan the assignment.

Oui. De nombreux clients ont besoin à la fois d'un interprète présent dans la pièce et de traductions écrites de documents médicaux, juridiques ou scolaires. Les traductions certifiées de MotaWord comprennent une déclaration signée d'exactitude et sont acceptées par l'USCIS. Découvrez nos services de traduction certifiée.

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