# Translation and legalization of a Bulgarian certificate of completed class
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Certificate of completed class — translation for study or recognition abroad
La Fit Trans translates and prepares Bulgarian certificates of completed class for the country and the requirements of the receiving school or authority. We review the records, attachments and authentication and provide a specific quotation.
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A Bulgarian certificate of completed class records successful completion of a particular school class and the results entered by the school. For use abroad, the translation must clearly convey the class, school year, form of study and grades without presenting the certificate as a diploma for a completed level of education.
## What does this certificate prove?
It certifies completion of the stated class at the named school and records the learning results required by the applicable form. Its precise meaning depends on the document type and issue year. We therefore examine the title, stated purpose and all fields rather than relying only on a generic label.
## Which details do we check before translation?
We verify the student's names, school, locality, class, school year, form of study, subjects and grades. We also review the registration or serial number, issue date, head teacher's signature, seal and any code or electronic validation mark. Consistent names and dates are checked across every supplied page.
## Is it the same as a diploma or school-leaving certificate?
No. This certificate proves completion of a specified class. A school-leaving certificate or diploma may prove a completed stage, level of education or vocational qualification and may confer different rights. The translation preserves the exact document title instead of replacing it with a convenient but broader term.
## Why may it be requested abroad?
A foreign school, education authority or another institution may request it for enrolment, transfer or assessment of previous study. The recipient decides whether a translation is sufficient, whether a certified copy is required and whether a separate recognition or equivalence procedure must follow.
## Do all grades and notes need translation?
The entire document submitted for use is normally translated, including subjects, grades, explanatory notes and authentication fields. Customers send any attachment, second page or supplementary school record together with it. This keeps terminology, the study period and repeated personal data consistent throughout the document set.
## What should I send for an exact quotation?
Customers send a legible copy of every side or the original electronic file. Customers state the destination country, language, receiving institution, number of copies and deadline. Customers include any written instructions from the recipient. These details allow us to identify the translation form and any later authentication before work begins.
## Is an apostille or legalization always required?
No. Authentication depends on the country, document type, applicable treaties and the recipient's rules. An apostille for a Bulgarian educational document and recognition of completed study are separate procedures serving different purposes. We define the appropriate order only after reviewing the actual certificate and destination.
## How are price and timeframe calculated?
Price and timing depend on the language, volume, grade tables, layout, authentication, copies and delivery method. After review, La Fit Trans provides a case-specific quotation and realistic schedule. The order can be started online or through a selected office, with one contact for the agreed package.
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