📚 OMA Knowledge Center 📚 Translation Services FAQ

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OMA Services helps clients prepare professional document translations for personal, legal, educational, immigration, and business purposes. Translation requirements can vary depending on the document and the organization or country where it will be submitted, so it is important to confirm the specific requirements before beginning the process.

Whether you need a birth certificate translated for immigration purposes, academic records for studying abroad, or business documents for international use, OMA Services can help make the process easier.

What Languages Can OMA Services Help Translate?

OMA Services provides document translation assistance in over 130 languages, helping clients with documents intended for use both in the United States and internationally.

Translation needs commonly include languages such as Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and many more.

If you need a less commonly requested language, contact OMA Services to confirm availability for your specific document.

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Are Translated Documents Accepted Internationally?

Translated documents can be accepted internationally, but requirements vary by country, government agency, university, consulate, court, employer, or other receiving organization.

Depending on the situation, the receiving authority may require:

A certified translation
A translator's certification statement
Notarization
An apostille or other authentication
Additional legalization

Before ordering a translation, it is always a good idea to confirm the requirements of the organization that will receive the document.

Can Translated Documents Receive an Apostille?

This depends on what exactly needs to be authenticated and how the translation has been prepared.

An apostille does not certify that a translation is accurate. Instead, an apostille authenticates the origin of an eligible public document or, in some situations, the signature of an official or notary associated with the document.

Depending on the destination country and its requirements, you may need the original document apostilled, a properly notarized translation authenticated, or a combination of steps.

OMA Services can help you understand the document-preparation process before submission.

How Long Does Document Translation Take?

Turnaround time depends on several factors, including:

The language
Number of pages
Complexity of the document
Formatting requirements
Certification requirements
Urgency of the request

Short documents may often be completed relatively quickly, while longer, technical, legal, or specialized documents can require additional time.

If you're working with a deadline, let OMA Services know when requesting your translation so the available options can be discussed.

What Types of Documents Are Translated Most Often?

OMA Services can assist with many different types of personal, academic, legal, immigration, and business documents.

Some of the most commonly translated documents include:

✔ Birth certificates

✔ Marriage certificates

✔ Divorce documents

✔ Diplomas and transcripts

✔ Immigration documents

✔ Powers of Attorney

✔ Legal documents

✔ Medical records

✔ Financial documents

✔ Business contracts and corporate documents

Every situation is different, so the required translation and certification process should be determined according to where and how the document will be used.

✅ Key Takeaways

When preparing documents for translation:

✔ Confirm which language is required

✔ Ask the receiving organization whether a certified translation is necessary

✔ Determine whether notarization, an apostille, or legalization is also required

✔ Provide a clear and complete copy of the document

✔ Allow additional time for complex or multi-page translations.

🤝 How OMA Services Can Help

International paperwork doesn't have to be overwhelming.

OMA Services provides professional document translation assistance for clients who need documents for immigration, education, legal matters, international business, personal matters, and use abroad.

And if your documents require additional services such as notarization or apostille assistance, OMA Services can help you navigate those next steps as well.