Translating and Apostille-ing Documents

[laurenrodolico]

Hopefully a simple question, apologies if this beginner question is answered elsewhere:

I am starting to gather documents for this process and am trying to understand the order of requesting the documents, translation, and apostille.

My current understanding is that I would request the original document from the government power that be, but am not clear on the next steps after I receive it in the mail. Does it need to be translated and then apostilled, or vice-versa?

Any advice on the best way to get the documents translated and apostilled?

Thank you for the help getting started!

[mler]

Make a copy and send it out to the translator. You send the original to the appropriate state office for apostille. Can be done at the same time.

[ItalianTranslator]

@laurenodolico, you don't state where you are applying.

In most consulates, you simply bring the translation on a separate sheet, so as @mler stated, you can do both at the same time. Keep in mind that some consulates may have special requirements on the translation of certain records and this may involve further steps.