Apostille
What does an apostille certify? An apostille is a standard certificate under the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961. It authenticates the signature on a public document, the capacity in which the signer acted and, where...
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Document Legalization
How to legalize a Bulgarian educational document?
What determines the legalisation route for an educational document? Bulgarian diplomas, supplements, academic transcripts, certificates and attestations are prepared for use abroad according to their actual issuer and...
Learn moreHow is a secondary education diploma obtained in a foreign country equated to Bulgarian education?
What does recognition of a foreign diploma mean? Recognition is the official written confirmation that secondary education completed at a foreign school or a school in the European Schools system corresponds to...
Learn moreHow is legalization charged?
What makes up the final price? The final price normally has two principal components: the fee charged by the public authority, consular office or embassy and the fee for coordinating the service. The first follows an...
Learn moreWhat is the difference between the electronic apostille and the electronic registry?
How are e-APP, e-Apostilles and e-Registers related? The HCCH electronic Apostille Programme (e-APP) is a model for applying the Hague Apostille Convention through digital technology. It has two components that may be...
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Secure online payment options
La Fit Trans offers several ways to pay for an online order: by bank card through a virtual POS or direct payment link, by bank transfer, through Revolut or via ePay. The options available for a particular order are...
Learn moreWhat are the automatic notifications from my.lafit-trans.com for?
Automatic notifications from my.lafit-trans.com report meaningful activity on an enquiry or online order. They connect the contact email in the client account with a specific event, while the full information and...
Learn moreHow do I add a new comment to an online order?
To add a new comment to an online order for translation and/or legalization of documents, you need to log in to the order you wish to add the comment to, and follow the steps below: log in to my.lafit-trans.com with...
Learn moreHow do I turn off automatic notifications from my.lafit-trans.com?
Automatic notifications can be turned off from the Profile section by un-checking "Order and Inquiry Notifications" and clicking "Save". Note that with notifications turned off, you will not be notified when an order is...
Learn moreHow do I pay by card?
Payment by card via the Virtual POS can be made in the following ways: with a link for payment that can be provided via email, viber, etc.;
Learn moreOffices for translation and legalization
Are there courier fees when I place an order at a partner office?
When placing an order in an office, part of the national network of La Fit Trans offices, the customer does not bear courier charges within the Republic of Bulgaria. The above also applies to orders for translation...
Learn moreHow can I find the nearest translation and legalization office?
The current list of La Fit Trans offices includes the exact address, phone number and opening hours of each active office. Choose the nearest city and check the contact details before visiting. Official representative...
Learn moreWhat does La Fit Trans National Office Network mean?
The company's mission is to provide document translation and legalization services throughout the country. For this, the company has launched a nationwide network of representative offices. In each of the company's...
Learn moreCan I use all company services in a partner office?
La Fit Trans offers translation and interpretation services in various languages and legalization and certification of documents in all state administrations and embassies in the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria....
Learn moreTranslation and legalization in Sofia
Our mission is to offer translation and legalization services throughout the country, so that the client receives the same service, at the same price, both in large cities and in smaller ones. For this purpose, I...
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How can I pay for translation or legalization of documents?
An order for translation or legalisation of documents may be paid by bank transfer, at a La Fit Trans office or online by card. When completed documents are sent by courier, cash on delivery may also be arranged for...
Learn moreHow can I place an order for translation or legalization of documents?
An order for document translation or legalisation can be submitted online through my.lafit-trans.com or at a convenient La Fit Trans office. In both cases, the team first reviews the material and identifies the service...
Learn moreHow can I receive translation or legalization services?
Completed translation or legalisation services may be delivered electronically, collected from a La Fit Trans office or sent by courier. The chosen method is recorded in the quotation and depends on the type of order,...
Learn moreCan I get discounts on the final price for translations or legalization?
Discounts on final translation or legalisation prices may be agreed for regular cooperation, larger volumes or a stable corporate flow of documents. Instead of applying one universal percentage, La Fit Trans prepares...
Learn moreTranslation and legalization
Translation and legalisation are not the same service, and not every document goes through every possible step. A standard translation may be sufficient in one case, while another may require a certified translation,...
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How is one translation page calculated?
One translation page is calculated as 1,800 characters including spaces. It is a measure of written translation volume rather than the number of sheets or on-screen pages in a document. A short form in large type and a...
Learn moreHow is the price for document translation determined?
The price of a written document translation is determined for the specific assignment. The main factors are the language pair and direction, volume, subject matter, deadline, legibility of the source and required output...
Learn moreWhat is a certified written translation?
A certified written translation is a document translation in which the translator confirms by signature that the text is complete and accurate. Depending on its intended use, the translation may carry a statement,...
Learn moreWhat is an official written translation?
An official written translation is a professionally prepared translation of a document intended for submission to a public authority, employer, educational institution, bank, court or other organisation. It conveys the...
Learn moreWhich documents belong to Group I?
It does not indicate a document’s legal importance, is not a language group and does not replace an individual quotation. It usually covers short certificates and civil-status records with established fields and limited...
Learn moreSpecialized translations
What specialized translations has La Fit Trans carried out?
La Fit Trans has carried out specialised translations across a range of professional fields and document types. The work includes individual official records as well as extensive sets containing annexes, tables and...
Learn moreWhich translation is specialized?
A specialised translation deals with a text whose accurate understanding and rendering require knowledge of a particular professional field. The presence of a few difficult words is not enough to define it. What matters...
Learn moreQuality process management
Implemented quality management system
La Fit Trans’s implemented quality management system covers more than the checking of a completed translation: it governs the organisation of the service as a whole. When an order is accepted, the client’s requirements,...
Learn moreImplemented system on requirements for the provision of translation services
La Fit Trans applies a system for written translation services under ISO 17100:2015 with Amendment 1:2017. The international standard defines requirements for the core processes, professional and technical resources and...
Learn moreHow many levels of review are performed on the translated documents?
There is no single fixed number of checks for every translated document. The core language control comprises two clearly separated steps: the translator checks their own work, followed by bilingual revision against the...
Learn moreLevels of processing an order for translation and/or legalization
Processing a translation and/or legalization order begins with the actual documents and ends with delivery of the agreed result. Orders do not all follow an identical route. The language pair, issuing authority, country...
Learn moreCentralized Information System
La Fit Trans’s centralised information system was developed to manage translation and document legalisation work in one connected environment. Each order has a dedicated record containing the request, scope, quotation,...
Learn moreInterpreting
Types of interpretation
Types of interpretation differ primarily in the rhythm in which speech is rendered into another language. Participant numbers, language directions, venue and connection method also matter. A conference, accompaniment...
Learn moreHow can I make a request for interpretation?
An interpreting enquiry can be sent through the La Fit Trans client platform, by email, by phone or through an office in the network. The client does not have to decide at the first contact whether consecutive,...
Learn moreWhat information should I provide when requesting for an interpreter?
Information about an interpreting assignment supports two connected assessments: which format fits the event and what team, preparation and technical environment it requires. An initial description can include only the...
Learn moreWhat is the most appropriate interpretation for my event?
The most appropriate interpreting format is not determined by audience size alone. The decisive factors are how the exchange unfolds, the languages participants need to speak and hear, whether the programme can...
Learn moreHow far in advance should I call to request interpretation?
There is no single universal minimum lead time for requesting an interpreter. An earlier enquiry widens the choice of suitable professionals and leaves time to coordinate the programme, preparation and equipment. A date...
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Online order for translation or legalization
If your question concerns a specific document, you can submit an online order. After reviewing the documents, the team clarifies the required services, deadline and price.
Related services
- Document translationWritten translations of documents for institutions, education, work, and personal purposes.
- Document legalizationLegalization procedures depending on the document, institution, and country.
- ApostilleApostille and certifications for documents intended for use abroad.
- Certified translationTranslation with certification according to the institution's requirements.
- Online translationsSubmitting documents and requesting services online.
- PricesBasic information on prices, deadlines, and factors affecting the final quote.
- OfficesCities and offices in the La Fit Trans network.
- ContactsContact form, offices, and ways to get in touch.
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