The Sheridan Co.

10/12/2026

Apostille vs notary: a notarized document is not automatically ready for another country. 🌍

These are two different steps. Mixing them up is one of the most common reasons documents headed abroad get delayed.

✍️ THE NOTARY
A commissioned notary public confirms who signed your document. That is the notary’s role.

🏛️ THE APOSTILLE
An apostille is a certificate issued by a state or federal government office. It authenticates the signature and seal so your document can be used in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention.

🚫 A notary cannot issue an apostille.

📌 THE CORRECT ORDER
1️⃣ Notarized first
2️⃣ Apostille second

Vital records like birth certificates follow a different path. They need a certified copy from the issuing state.

Is your destination outside the Hague Convention? Your document needs embassy legalization instead.

The Sheridan Company handles notarized and apostille documents for all 50 states, for clients in Oklahoma City and around the world. Clients abroad can mail their documents to us, and we ship them back anywhere.

💾 Save this before you send your documents.

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10/09/2026

A translation can be accurate and still cause a USCIS delay.
Una traducción puede ser exacta y aun así causar un retraso con USCIS.

🇺🇸 ENGLISH

USCIS asks for two things in every certified translation:

A full translation, including every stamp, seal, signature and handwritten note.
A signed certificate of translation confirming accuracy and the translator’s competence in both languages.

Miss either one, and you could face a Request for Evidence and weeks of extra waiting. Our new guide explains what a certificate of translation for USCIS includes, how certified and notarized translations differ, and five mistakes to avoid.

The Sheridan Company provides certified translations for USCIS in more than 150 languages. Yohana Sheridan, owner of The Sheridan Company, is a member of the American Translators Association (ATA).

🇲🇽 ESPAÑOL

USCIS pide dos cosas en toda traducción certificada:

Una traducción completa, incluidos cada sello, timbre, firma y nota escrita a mano.
Un certificado de traducción firmado que confirme la exactitud y la competencia del traductor en ambos idiomas.

Si falta una de las dos, usted podría recibir una Solicitud de Evidencia (RFE) y semanas de espera adicional. Nuestra nueva guía explica qué incluye un certificado de traducción para USCIS, en qué se diferencian las traducciones certificadas de las notarizadas, y cinco errores que debe evitar.

The Sheridan Company ofrece traducciones certificadas para USCIS en más de 150 idiomas. Yohana Sheridan, propietaria de The Sheridan Company, es miembro de la American Translators Association (ATA). Un notary public en los Estados Unidos no es abogado y no puede dar asesoría legal.

What USCIS requires in a certified translation, what the certificate of translation includes and five mistakes that cause delays.

10/09/2026

Immigration document preparation is the request I hear most. Today I am in an intensive class so The Sheridan Company can help.

So many of you have asked for help with your immigration paperwork. I listened, and today we start.

The Sheridan Company can help with:
• Forms prepared at your direction
• USCIS certified translations
• Notarized immigration letters
• Organized document packets ready for submission

The Sheridan Company is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We help you prepare the documents for the process.

Message us or call (405) 960-2717 to ask about our document preparation services.
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La preparación de documentos de inmigración es lo que más me piden. Hoy estoy en una clase intensiva para que The Sheridan Company pueda ayudarles.

Muchos de ustedes nos han pedido ayuda con sus documentos de inmigración. Los escuché, y hoy comenzamos.

The Sheridan Company puede ayudarle con:
• Formularios preparados siguiendo sus instrucciones
• Traducciones certificadas para USCIS
• Cartas para USCIS notarizadas
• Paquetes de documentos organizados y listos para enviar

The Sheridan Company no es un despacho de abogados y no ofrece asesoría legal. Un notary public en los Estados Unidos no es abogado y no puede dar asesoría legal.

Envíenos un mensaje o llame al (405) 960-2717 para preguntar por nuestro servicio de preparación de documentos.

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10/05/2026

Need professional translation services you can trust globally? 🌍

At The Sheridan Company, we work directly with attorneys and clients outside the country, providing an extensive network of expert translators covering **over 100 languages**.

Whether you are an individual needing personal documents translated or a business looking for reliable B2B language solutions, we handle it all with precision and care.

Our team specializes in:
📄 **Legal Records** (Contracts, court documents, immigration paperwork)
🏥 **Medical Records** (Patient histories, clinical reports, healthcare forms)
📜 **Vital Records** (Birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas)

Every translation we provide is **guaranteed to be processed by USCIS without problems**, giving you total peace of mind for official and international use. We offer top-tier accuracy alongside great rates for everyone.

📍 Serving clients worldwide
🌐 Over 100 languages supported
⚖️ Trusted by attorneys & international clients
🏛️ USCIS-compliant translations

The Sheridan Company
Every Detail Deserves Excellence.

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10/02/2026

Need a document authenticated for use in another country? 🌎

At The Sheridan Company, we’ve created an ecosystem designed to make the document authentication process easier for clients who need their U.S. documents prepared for international use.

We provide apostille and document authentication services throughout the United States, helping clients prepare documents for use in countries around the world.

We can also coordinate certified document translation when a translation is required for your destination country.

From state apostilles to federal authentication, our goal is to make the process clear, organized, and handled with care from start to finish.

If you need a U.S. document apostilled, authenticated, or translated for international use, The Sheridan Company can help you with the process.

📍 Serving clients throughout the United States
🌎 Documents prepared for international use
📄 Apostille & authentication services
🌐 Certified document translation

The Sheridan Company
Every Detail Deserves Excellence.

09/29/2026

Planning to use a U.S. document in another country? An Apostille may be an important step in preparing eligible documents for international use.

At The Sheridan Co., we provide:
📌 State & Federal Apostille Services
📌 Document Authentication Support
📌 International Document Preparation

Whether you're preparing documents for international travel, education, business, relocation, or other official purposes, we’re here to help.

👉 Need an Apostille? Contact The Sheridan Co. today to get started!

09/25/2026

If you’re going through an immigration process, The Sheridan Company is here to support you with the document services you may need along the way.

Whether you’re applying for a U.S. visa, pursuing dual nationality, or preparing documents for use internationally, we offer services designed to help you get your documents properly prepared.

We provide ink fingerprinting for FBI background checks, with the option to have your background check apostilled if it will be used internationally. We also offer certified document translation in over 150 languages for USCIS and other official purposes.

We proudly serve the immigrant community from Oklahoma City and offer a wide range of document services to support clients throughout their immigration and international document processes.

If you need fingerprints, background checks, apostilles, or certified translations, we would be happy to help.



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09/23/2026

A client recently came to us needing an apostille and a certified translation of his driver’s license as part of the process to homologate his license in another country.

If you’re not familiar with the term, homologation is the process of having a document, qualification, or license officially recognized for use in another country. Requirements can vary depending on the country and the type of document.

At The Sheridan Company, we can help facilitate the apostille and certified translation process, making sure your documents are prepared for the next step.

Need an apostille or certified translation? Send us a message or visit our website to get started.

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Recientemente, un cliente acudió a nosotros porque necesitaba una apostilla y una traducción certificada de su licencia de conducir como parte del proceso para homologar su licencia en otro país.

Si no está familiarizado con el término, la homologación es el proceso mediante el cual un documento, título o licencia es reconocido oficialmente para su uso en otro país. Los requisitos pueden variar dependiendo del país y del tipo de documento.

En The Sheridan Company, podemos ayudarle con el proceso de apostilla y traducción certificada, preparando sus documentos para el siguiente paso.

¿Necesita una apostilla o una traducción certificada? Envíenos un mensaje o visite nuestro sitio web para comenzar.

09/19/2026

Apostilles are not something to take shortcuts with.

I just spoke with a client who lives outside of Oklahoma and needs several documents apostilled, including an Oklahoma document. In situations like this, it is incredibly important that the apostille process is handled correctly from the beginning.

As a notary or apostille service provider, it is never in your best interest, or your client’s best interest, to submit documents under fraudulent pretenses. You are ultimately positioning yourself to potentially lose your notary commission, while also putting your client’s entire process at risk.

In this particular case, my client is working toward dual citizenship. Imagine paying someone to handle your documents, only to have your citizenship application denied because the apostille was obtained improperly. That is a risk no client should have to take.

Proper procedures matter. Experience matters. And knowing when a document can and cannot be apostilled is part of providing a professional service.

If you are a client looking for an apostille and want your documents handled properly, I would be happy to help. I process lots and lots of apostilles and have extensive experience with both state and federal apostille processes.

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09/18/2026

Happy Friday, everyone! 🥰

Here’s a little look at what we have going on at The Sheridan Company today!

We’re delivering federal apostilles, state apostilles, and completed document translations. We also have estate planning appointments on the schedule, and then we’ll be wrapping everything up and heading into the weekend.

It’s been a busy week, and I’m grateful for every client who trusted us with their documents and services this week. ❤️

Wishing everyone a wonderful Friday and a safe, relaxing weekend! See you next week! ✨