Translation Services

Translation Request Status Guide

Understanding Your Translation Request Status and Workflow

Translation Workflow

pending
translator-pending-confirmation
assigned
completed
delivered

Request Status Labels

pending

Request has been received and is being reviewed.

translator-pending-confirmation

Waiting for translator to confirm assignment.

assigned

Translator is currently working on the translation.

completed

Translation has been completed and is pending final review or formatting.

delivered

Translation has been emailed to the client.

partial-accommodation

The request has multiple languages, but not all languages will be covered due to a lack of resources.

no-resources

Request will not be covered due to lack of resources.

no-file

The request is not processed due to a missing or corrupt file.

cancel

The request was canceled.

duplicate

The request is omitted because it's a duplicate.

void

The request is voided.

Submission Guidelines

File Format Requirements

  • PDFs are not accepted - Please submit an editable file
  • Zip multiple files before uploading
  • Ensure files are not corrupted before submission

We Do Not Translate

  • Student transcripts - Due to certification and other legal requirements
  • Written IEPs - Please contact the Division of Special Education at 213.241.6701. IEP translation requests can be made directly from the student record in Welligent.

Tips for Successful Submissions

  • Submit editable files (Word, Excel, etc.) - not PDFs
  • When submitting multiple files, compress them into a single ZIP file
  • Double-check that your file opens correctly before submitting
  • Provide clear context about the document's purpose to help translators

Need Help?

Use the contact-us form for help and questions. Our team is here to assist you with any inquiries about your translation requests.