Polish spelling, names and official designations
Polish uses the Latin alphabet with distinctive letters and diacritical marks. They are preserved accurately in personal names, addresses, place names and official designations.
Latin spelling does not remove the need to compare names with passports and related records. Personal and company registration numbers are identified by function and explained in clear English.
Direction and purpose of the Polish translation
From Polish into Bulgarian
Polish copies of birth, marriage and death records, criminal-record certificates, diplomas, transcripts, employment records and company documents are translated with the issuer, document type and registration data clearly distinguished.
The original Polish designation may remain beside the Bulgarian equivalent when this helps a Bulgarian authority compare the translation with the submitted document.
From Bulgarian into Polish
For use in Poland, Bulgarian civil-status records, diplomas, criminal-record certificates, powers of attorney, contracts and company documents are translated according to the type of proceeding and the Polish recipient’s guidance.
Bulgarian authorities are described according to their actual function, while names, addresses and identifiers are checked across the whole set.
Personal, academic and company documents from Poland
Polish civil-status records include abbreviated and full extracts of birth, marriage or death records. Marital-status and residence certificates, criminal-record certificates, court decisions and notarial instruments are also regularly translated.
Academic sets may contain a diploma, diploma supplement, transcript, subjects and grades. Company materials are checked for the registered name, legal form, entry in the national court register or central register of sole traders, and the company’s tax and business-statistics numbers.
Certified translation of a Polish document
For use in Bulgaria, a certified translation of a Polish document keeps a clear link to the submitted original or admissible copy. Headings, fields, signatures, stamps and visible certifications are reflected so that the finished set follows the source structure.
For certain official procedures in Poland, the translation is produced by a sworn translator listed by the Polish Ministry of Justice. This regime is not automatically equivalent to Bulgarian certification, so the required form is determined by the specific recipient.
Apostille and public documents between Bulgaria and Poland
Between Bulgaria and Poland, some public documents circulate under the simplified rules of Regulation (EU) 2016/1191 and do not require an Apostille. A multilingual standard form may accompany certain records as a translation aid without replacing the document itself.
The Regulation does not cover every diploma, company act, power of attorney or private contract. Where a document falls outside its scope, Bulgaria and Poland apply the Hague Apostille Convention; the correct route is checked against the issuer, document type and recipient.
Review of a Polish document set
The initial review establishes the language direction, issuer, recipient, all pages and attachments, legibility, signatures, stamps and available electronic verification. Variants of personal names and official numbers are recorded separately.
Translation, editing, certified copies, any applicable Apostille, delivery and the need for an original are then described as separate components. The scope and timing therefore cover the complete set rather than its first page alone.
Translation prices
Prices are listed by language group and turnaround time.
| Group | Service | Price (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Group I | Translation - standard order | 14.00 EUR (27.38 BGN) |
| Group I | Translation - rush order | 17.00 EUR (33.25 BGN) |
| Group I | Translation - express order | 20.00 EUR (39.12 BGN) |
| Group II | Translation - standard order | 16.00 EUR (31.29 BGN) |
| Group II | Translation - rush order | 18.00 EUR (35.20 BGN) |
| Group II | Translation - express order | 21.00 EUR (41.07 BGN) |
| Group III | Translation - standard order | 17.00 EUR (33.25 BGN) |
| Group III | Translation - rush order | 20.00 EUR (39.12 BGN) |
| Group III | Translation - express order | 23.00 EUR (44.98 BGN) |
| Group IV | Translation - standard order | 18.00 EUR (35.20 BGN) |
| Group IV | Translation - rush order | 21.00 EUR (41.07 BGN) |
| Group IV | Translation - express order | 25.00 EUR (48.90 BGN) |
Prices are for one translation page of 1,800 characters including spaces, excluding VAT.
Preliminary assessment from an electronic file
A complete, legible scan or electronic PDF reveals the actual volume, reverse sides, tables, stamps and attachments. In a Polish document it also shows the characters in names, registration numbers and the relationship between related copies and certificates.
The electronic file is usually sufficient for an initial quotation. A physical original is involved only when certification, Apostille or the named recipient requires it; service can be arranged remotely, by delivery or through an office.
Price and turnaround for a Polish document translation
A Polish translation quotation reflects direction, volume, document type, tables, stamps, handwritten fields and required layout. Certified copies, Apostille handling and delivery are shown separately so that the translation cost remains clear.
Timing includes translation and editorial control of the whole set. A diploma and its supplement, a full civil-status extract or a company-register extract receive one coordinated check of names, dates, identifiers and recurring terms.
Polish documents in a connected set
For a full or abbreviated civil-status extract, the exact form, issuer and link to the birth, marriage or death record are preserved. Names, dates, places and the Polish personal identification number are rendered consistently whenever they appear.
An extract from the Polish court or business register is reviewed with related contracts, resolutions and powers of attorney. The company name, legal form, address, representation, tax number and business-statistics number remain aligned across all translated components.
Translation, certification and Apostille for the named recipient
One order can combine Polish translation with certified formatting, Apostille handling and delivery to the named recipient. The scope follows the document type and intended use, so unnecessary administrative stages are not added automatically.
La Fit Trans coordinates the terminology and layout of connected Bulgarian and Polish materials as one assignment. Direction, purpose, price, timing, return method and any need for an original are defined before work begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Polish document need an Apostille in Bulgaria?
Not when the public document falls within Regulation (EU) 2016/1191. For documents outside that scope, the Hague Apostille Convention and the particular recipient’s requirements are checked.
What is the difference between an abbreviated and a full Polish civil-status extract?
The abbreviated extract contains the main current data, while the full extract reproduces the record and later entries. The exact form is preserved in translation because the receiving authority may require one specific version.
How are Polish names and diacritical marks handled?
Distinctive Polish letters and diacritical marks are reproduced accurately, and names are compared with the passport and related records. One consistent version is used throughout the document set.
When is a sworn translation required in Poland?
A sworn translation is required for certain official procedures in Poland. The Polish authority or applicable process determines the need, and this form is not automatically equivalent to Bulgarian certification.
Is an electronic file sufficient for a quotation?
A legible scan or PDF of every page is usually sufficient to assess volume, timing and layout. If certification or Apostille requires an original, it is handled as a separate later stage.
How are Polish personal and company numbers handled?
Personal, tax, statistical and court-registration numbers are identified by function. In related company records they are compared with the entity name, legal form, address and representatives.
Quotation for translation from and into Polish
La Fit Trans assesses the complete document set and itemises translation, editing, formatting, certified copies and the applicable administrative route. A legible electronic file is usually sufficient for an accurate initial quotation.
Service is available remotely or through a selected office. Direction, recipient, timing, return method and any need for an original are recorded before the translation starts.

