Attachment 10 Translation Request Procedure

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Submit Translation Request by sending your request via email to your Divisional translation request designee:

For Division of Aging Services (DAS): Translation.DAS@dhs.ga.gov

For Division of Child Support Services (DCSS): Translation.DCSS@dhs.ga.gov

For Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS): Translation.DFCS@dhs.ga.gov

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When making a translation request, please include the following in the email:

Subject Line: Identify the language needed (e.g., Spanish to English), the constituent’s name and constituent ID (if OFI). Write “Urgent” in the subject line if the request is urgent (e.g. needed for a SS Case, etc.).

Body/Attachments: Send all forms and verifications in PDF format and attach to the email. If only a phrase needs translating, you may write the phrase into the body of the e-mail. Attach an English copy of the document you want translated.

Signature Line: Include your contact email address and identifying information, which should appear in the signature line of your email.

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Divisional designee will forward a Request for a Quote to current vendors.

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Once vendor sends quote for translation, the quote must be approved by appropriate leadership and must notify vendor of approval or denial of quote.

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When quote is approved, the vendor proceeds with the translation and returns translation to Divisional designee. Divisional designee will send translation to the original requestor.

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Vendor sends invoices for services to Division/Office.

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Division/Office processes payment to Vendor.

For any issues or complaints regarding Translation Vendor, please contact the DHS LEP/SI office at lepsi@dhs.ga.gov.