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Language Services

Benefit overview

The international and multicultural nature of military life can often make translation and interpretation services vital. Military OneSource offers both written and real-time interpretation and translation services to military members and their families.

How this benefit helps

Get free language interpretation services for military family members who need help speaking or writing English to any language or from another language to English. Free language interpretation is available to those who are eligible for Military OneSource services.

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Real-time language translation

Get real-time language translation services in more than 150 languages.

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Document translation services

Get notarized and certified translations for leases, marriage licenses, adoption paperwork, birth certificates and school transcripts.

How to access this benefit

Language doesn’t have to be a barrier for military families. Call Military OneSource at 800-342-9647 or live chat to find the free translation services you need. OCONUS/International? View calling options.

Frequently asked questions

Military OneSource language translation services help ease stress for military personnel and families during PCS transitions to overseas installations or those new to the United States.

Call a Military OneSource consultant at 800-342-9647 and let them know you have a document for translation. Make sure you have the document with you when you call. Your consultant will do the following:

  • Explain how to connect with and send documents to the translation service provider.
  • Ask questions about your document to complete a Request for Translation Services form.
  • Give you a case number for your document.
  • Send a copy of the completed Request for Translation Services form to you.
  • Instruct you to attach this form when you send your documents to the service provider.
  • Authorize your case with the service provider with the Request for Translation Services form.

Keep in mind that authorized case numbers are only good for one use. Each document needs a separate case number.

Yes. Military OneSource provides interpretation services and document translations from English to more than 150 languages and vice versa. If your native language cannot be interpreted by Military OneSource, its staff will find community and government resources that can help.

Documents less than 5,000 words take just a few business days to translate. Documents of over 5,000 words or that are nonstandard will require more time.

Yes. Military OneSource translators will certify, notarize and include a certificate of authenticity upon request.

Language interpretation services through Military OneSource may not be used to discuss or deliver medical information.

Medical documents and flyers advertising installation events do not qualify for translation services. Call Military OneSource at 800-342-9647 to ask if your document qualifies for translation.

If your document does not meet the requirements for translation, your Military OneSource consultant will help you find other assistance.

  • For educational materials — manufacturers, educational services and community agencies may provide translations in numerous languages.
  • For medical materials — we may refer you to your primary care physician, TRICARE (or other health benefit provider) or the nearest military treatment facility for further assistance.

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