translation question

[jacyg]

This might be a dumb question but does a translation service need to have your original documents to translate them? I see that some just ask for copies. Is this ok? Not sure what the Italian embassy wants.

thanks!

[mler]

I wouldn't send original documents to the translation. You can fax a copy or send a photocopy. The Italian consulate will not know that the translation was made from a copy; nor would they care.

[jacyg]

thanks so much! This forum has been very helpful already. I am glad I found it.