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NBCOT Translation Requirements
NBCOT accepts an official translation by a certified translator, or one certified as authentic by your school, and wants the translator to mail both the translated and untranslated versions directly to NBCOT. For name-change documents in the VCVC process, translations by applicants are not accepted.
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The rules, from NBCOT
For foreign-educated occupational therapists (OTED review and VCVC). Read on NBCOT's own pages on October 25, 2026; requirements change, so check the linked source before you submit.
| What it says | |
|---|---|
| Documents | Final transcripts and curriculum or syllabi for the OTED review; name-change documents for the VCVC. |
| Who may translate | “An official translation completed by a certified translator or an independent translation certified as authentic by your school.” OTED checklist |
| Who sends it | “All documentation that needs to be translated must be submitted by a certified translator and mailed directly to NBCOT. We must receive the translated version and the untranslated version from the translator.” source |
| University translators | A university official can instead confirm on letterhead, signed by a dean, registrar or vice chancellor with the seal, that a university translator translated the documents. |
| Self-translation (VCVC) | “Translations from applicants are not accepted.” VCVC Handbook |
Worth knowing
NBCOT does not define “certified translator” on the pages we read; if you need certainty, ask NBCOT before ordering.
How we fit
Tell us the translation is for NBCOT when you order and we mail it to NBCOT ourselves, signed, together with the untranslated version, as its FAQ requires. The paper copy by mail is from $19.95.
Other bodies and the state boards are on healthcare credentialing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send the translation to NBCOT myself?
No. NBCOT wants the translated and untranslated versions from the translator, mailed directly.
How much does it cost?
$24.95 per page of up to 250 words, certified. Most orders are delivered within a few hours.
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