Clarity on the service, price and document preparation
Document translation often raises further questions: is certification needed, how is the price calculated and when will it be ready? La Fit Trans explains the differences between services and the options for ordering online or at an office.
The document type, language and intended use determine the service required. Translation, certification of the translator's signature and an apostille serve different purposes. The answers distinguish these concepts and explain how volume, complexity and turnaround time affect a quotation.
Questions about orders cover the initial enquiry, payment, communication with the team and receipt of the completed documents. Interpreting and specialist translation questions address the particular event or professional field.
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 appropriate, the identity of the seal or stamp.
More informationThe current treaty, document type and issuer, required formalities, destination country and recipient requirements all matter. La Fit Trans checks the specific case against the current information of the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and arranges the necessary steps.
More informationBulgarian diplomas, supplements, academic transcripts, certificates and attestations are prepared for use abroad according to their actual issuer and purpose.
More informationDocument legalisation is the general term for authentication steps that allow the official origin of a public document to be recognised outside its country of issue.
More informationA statement of claim sets out the facts, relief sought and evidential attachments by which court proceedings are commenced. When the document or a copy will be used in another country, the service may include translation, editorial review, certified copies and authentication of an official signature or seal.
More informationCustomers pay only by following the latest instructions for the individual order. This ensures that the amount and reference are matched correctly to the translation, certification or legalisation requested.
More informationNotifications help you follow an online order without checking the portal constantly. They are a brief signal that new information is available, not a substitute for the complete order record.
More informationTo add a comment, customers sign in to the customer portal, open the orders list and select the correct order. Customers use the general message field when the question concerns the entire request.
More informationNotification preferences are available in the profile or account settings after signing in. If a separate option for orders and enquiries is displayed, turn off only the messages you do not want and save the change.
More informationCustomers open the current payment link supplied for the relevant order, pro forma invoice or invoice. Customers check the amount, currency and document number, then enter card details only on the secure page of the payment provider.
More informationPlacing an order at a partner office does not automatically make every courier movement free of charge. Some orders require no delivery, while others involve moving originals, certified copies or completed documents.
More informationThe office network can change, so the maintained Offices page is more reliable than an address or office count quoted in an article. It shows the active locations and their current contact details.
More informationA national office network means that clients can start an order for translation and document preparation from different locations without relying on one fixed address. Active offices and their contact details are maintained on the Offices page, while a document can also be sent online for an initial assessment.
More informationWhen you need translation and legalisation in Sofia, the document type, language and receiving institution should be clarified first. This produces a quotation for the work actually required, without automatically adding certifications.
More informationA partner office is a convenient point for enquiries, document handover and collection, but it does not mean that every operation is performed locally or on identical terms. The team reviews the document, language and intended use, then arranges the suitable fulfilment.
More informationAn 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 some orders.
More informationAn 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 appropriate to the document and its intended use.
More informationCompleted 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, the format of the completed translation and whether original documents have to be returned.
More informationDiscounts 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 individual terms that reflect the actual profile of the orders.
More informationTranslation 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, apostille, prior authentication or consular legalisation.
More informationOne 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.
More informationThe 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 format.
More informationA 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, notarisation of the signature or certification by a competent authority.
More informationAn 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.
More informationGroup I is La Fit Trans’s internal category for assessing the complexity and volume of written translation. It does not indicate a document’s legal importance, is not a language group and does not replace an individual quotation.
More informationLa 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 related files.
More informationA 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.
More informationLa 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, the purpose of the text, the agreed scope, deadline and delivery format are linked to the project.
More informationLa 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 management of the service so that the completed translation meets the agreed specifications.
More informationThere 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 source by a different competent person.
More informationProcessing a translation and/or legalization order begins with the actual documents and ends with delivery of the agreed result. The language pair, issuing authority, country of use, recipient, required form, deadline and file format determine the relevant steps.
More informationLa 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, deadlines, responsible specialists and agreed delivery method.
More informationTypes 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.
More informationAn 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, simultaneous or whispered interpreting is required.
More informationInformation 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 details already known.
More informationThe 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 accommodate pauses, its duration, the venue and remote participation.
More informationThere 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.
More informationFurther answers on each topic are available through its category.
An online enquiry allows the team to review the document and propose an appropriate service with a specified price and turnaround time. Where an original or certified copy is needed, this is agreed according to the document's intended use. Depending on the order, delivery can be electronic, by courier or through an office.
The La Fit Trans team relates the general information to the specific document, language and receiving institution. The quotation then covers the necessary translation and certification, with a clear understanding of the agreed result.
