What is NAATI LSP endorsement?
NAATI LSP Endorsement is a formal organisation-level recognition confirming a language service provider meets standards set by Australian governments.
Detailed description
NAATI LSP Endorsement is a formal organisation-level recognition issued by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). It confirms a language service provider meets defined standards for quality, security, conduct and accountability. Australian, state and territory governments authorised the model in December 2024, and it commenced on 24 February 2026.
Endorsement runs for two years from the date of NAATI's letter of offer. Endorsed providers appear on NAATI's public directory of Endorsed Language Service Providers and receive a unique provider number and endorsement logo. LEXIGO is a NAATI Endorsed language service provider (LSP950085).
How endorsement differs from NAATI certification
NAATI certification is a practitioner-level credential for individual translators. NAATI LSP Endorsement is an organisation-level credential for the provider itself. Government procurement frameworks typically expect both. For the full side-by-side, read NAATI Endorsed vs NAATI certified.
Related questions about NAATI LSP endorsement
When did NAATI LSP Endorsement start?
NAATI LSP Endorsement commenced on 24 February 2026, after Australian, state and territory governments authorised the model in December 2024.
What does a provider need to do to be endorsed?
An endorsed provider must meet six NAATI requirements: engage NAATI certified practitioners wherever possible, follow the LSP Code of Conduct, meet cyber security standards, report quarterly, run a quality assurance and feedback mechanism, and induct its practitioners.
Does endorsement mean every translator is NAATI certified?
No, endorsement does not guarantee a NAATI certified translator on every job. The requirement is to engage NAATI certified practitioners wherever possible, so buyers who need certified translations should still ask for NAATI certified translators.
How do I check whether a provider is NAATI Endorsed?
Endorsed providers are listed in the NAATI Online Directory with a unique provider number. LEXIGO's number is LSP950085.
Is NAATI LSP Endorsement mandatory?
Whether NAATI LSP Endorsement is required depends on the buyer's procurement rules.
Does it cost anything to apply?
No, NAATI does not charge language service providers to apply for endorsement.
What are NAATI endorsed qualifications?
NAATI endorsed qualifications are diploma-level or higher translating and interpreting courses that NAATI has assessed as teaching the skills the profession needs. Universities and VET providers in Australia and New Zealand deliver them, not NAATI. Completing one is the most streamlined way to meet the prerequisites for NAATI certification testing. They are separate from NAATI LSP Endorsement.