Q1134. What is the process for changing NAATI translators midway through a large translation project?

Answered by NAATI Certified Practitioner · NYC Visa & Translation

To change NAATI translators during a large project, agree on a written handover that separates completed certified work from drafts and assigns responsibility for the remaining documents. Review your existing agreement for cancellation terms, outstanding payments, confidentiality and rights to reuse translation files. Prepare a page-level inventory, approved name spellings, terminology glossary and version history. Verify the replacement translator’s current certification for the required language direction through NAATI. The new translator should not simply attach their certification to unchecked work; agree on the review or retranslation needed before they certify anything. Tell the receiving authority if the submission will contain separately certified sections, and confirm that this format is acceptable. Transfer sensitive files securely and withdraw superseded versions.