How is the legalization price formed?
Prices for legalization and document certification are based on the required certification and/or legalization. The total amount usually consists of the administrative state fee and the company fee.
Main factors
The usual factors are the service type, institution, deadline, document type and whether translation, certification, legalization or apostille is required. A preliminary document review is recommended.
Current legalization prices - page 3
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| Institution | Service / procedure | State fee | La Fit Trans fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy of Vietnam | Document legalization - issued by Vietnam | 30.00 USD | 45.85 EUR (89.67 BGN) |
| Embassy of Yemen | Document legalization - Bulgarian documents | 0.00 EUR (0.00 BGN) | 45.85 EUR (89.67 BGN) |
| Employment Agency | Document legalization - 2 business days | 0.00 EUR (0.00 BGN) | 11.50 EUR (22.49 BGN) |
| Executive Agency Automobile Administration | Document legalization - 5 business days | 0.00 EUR (0.00 BGN) | 11.50 EUR (22.49 BGN) |
| General Directorate National Police | Document legalization - 3 business days (1 page) | 2.05 EUR (4.01 BGN) | 17.20 EUR (33.64 BGN) |
| General Directorate National Police | Document legalization - 4 business days (1 page) | 1.05 EUR (2.05 BGN) | 14.35 EUR (28.07 BGN) |
| General Directorate National Police | Document legalization - charged in addition to the base fee for each additional page - 3 business days | 1.05 EUR (2.05 BGN) | 0.00 EUR (0.00 BGN) |
| General Directorate National Police | Document legalization - charged in addition to the base fee for each additional page - 4 business days | 0.55 EUR (1.08 BGN) | 0.00 EUR (0.00 BGN) |
| Holy Metropolis | Document legalization - baptism and church marriage certificates - 1 business day | 2.60 EUR (5.09 BGN) | 11.50 EUR (22.49 BGN) |
| Holy Metropolis | Document legalization - divorce certificate - 1 business day | 5.15 EUR (10.07 BGN) | 11.50 EUR (22.49 BGN) |
| Holy Synod | Document legalization - 2 business days | 5.15 EUR (10.07 BGN) | 11.50 EUR (22.49 BGN) |
| Ministry of Agriculture and Food | Document legalization - 2 business days | 0.00 EUR (0.00 BGN) | 11.50 EUR (22.49 BGN) |
| Ministry of Defence | Document legalization - 2 business days | 0.00 EUR (0.00 BGN) | 11.50 EUR (22.49 BGN) |
| Ministry of Economy | Document legalization - 2 business days | 0.00 EUR (0.00 BGN) | 11.50 EUR (22.49 BGN) |
| Ministry of Environment and Water | Document legalization - 5 business days | 3.60 EUR (7.04 BGN) | 11.50 EUR (22.49 BGN) |
| Ministry of Health | Document legalization - 7 to 14 business days | 2.60 EUR (5.09 BGN) | 11.50 EUR (22.49 BGN) |
| Ministry of Justice | Document legalization - 3 business days | 2.60 EUR (5.09 BGN) | 14.35 EUR (28.07 BGN) |
| Ministry of Justice | Document legalization - real estate power of attorney - 3 business days | 5.15 EUR (10.07 BGN) | 14.35 EUR (28.07 BGN) |
| Ministry of Transport and Communications | Document legalization - 10 business days | 0.00 EUR (0.00 BGN) | 11.50 EUR (22.49 BGN) |
| National Center for Information and Documentation | Document legalization - certificate for recognition of secondary education from a foreign school - up to 30 days | 16.67 EUR (32.60 BGN) | 40.00 EUR (78.23 BGN) |
| National Center for Information and Documentation | Document legalization - certificate for recognition of secondary education from a foreign school - up to 30 days | 21.30 EUR (41.66 BGN) | 40.00 EUR (78.23 BGN) |
| National Center for Information and Documentation | Document legalization - documents not in the e-Register (paper apostille) - 2 business days | 12.80 EUR (25.03 BGN) | 20.05 EUR (39.21 BGN) |
| National Center for Information and Documentation | Document legalization - documents not in the e-Register (paper apostille) - 3 business days | 9.60 EUR (18.78 BGN) | 17.20 EUR (33.64 BGN) |
| National Center for Information and Documentation | Document legalization - documents not in the e-Register (paper apostille) - 4 business days | 6.40 EUR (12.52 BGN) | 14.35 EUR (28.07 BGN) |
| National Center for Information and Documentation | Document legalization - duplicate documents from NACID for recognition and equivalence - 7 days | 0.00 EUR (0.00 BGN) | 20.00 EUR (39.12 BGN) |
| National Center for Information and Documentation | Document legalization - e-service (electronic apostille) - 1 business day | 3.20 EUR (6.26 BGN) | 11.50 EUR (22.49 BGN) |
| National Center for Information and Documentation | Document legalization - e-service (paper apostille) - 1 business day | 6.40 EUR (12.52 BGN) | 14.35 EUR (28.07 BGN) |
| National Center for Information and Documentation | Document legalization - official note for grade equivalence | 20.83 EUR (40.74 BGN) | 40.00 EUR (78.23 BGN) |
| National Chamber of Crafts | Document certification - 3 to 5 business days | 3.60 EUR (7.04 BGN) | 11.50 EUR (22.49 BGN) |
| National Revenue Agency | Document legalization - 6 business days | 0.00 EUR (0.00 BGN) | 11.50 EUR (22.49 BGN) |
| National Social Security Institute | Document legalization - 2 business days | 0.00 EUR (0.00 BGN) | 11.50 EUR (22.49 BGN) |
| Notary | Notarial certification - Copy certification | 0.00 EUR (0.00 BGN) | 8.60 EUR (16.82 BGN) |
| Notary | Notarial certification - Translation certification (I grupa ezitsi) - 1 business day | 2.60 EUR (5.09 BGN) | 28.65 EUR (56.03 BGN) |
| Notary | Notarial certification - Translation certification (I grupa ezitsi) - 2 business days | 2.60 EUR (5.09 BGN) | 22.95 EUR (44.89 BGN) |
| Notary | Notarial certification - Translation certification (II grupa ezitsi) - 1 business day | 2.60 EUR (5.09 BGN) | 34.40 EUR (67.28 BGN) |
| Notary | Notarial certification - Translation certification (II grupa ezitsi) - 2 business days | 2.60 EUR (5.09 BGN) | 28.65 EUR (56.03 BGN) |
| Notary | Notarial certification - Translation certification (III grupa ezitsi) - 3 business days* | 2.60 EUR (5.09 BGN) | 34.40 EUR (67.28 BGN) |
| Regional Administration Sofia City Region | Document legalization - standard order - 2 business days | 2.60 EUR (5.09 BGN) | 14.35 EUR (28.07 BGN) |
| Regional Department of Education - Sofia City | Document legalization - recognition of a completed period, grade or stage of school education - 1 month | 12.80 EUR (25.03 BGN) | 34.40 EUR (67.28 BGN) |
| Regional Department of Education - Sofia City | Document legalization - recognition of completed education degree and professional qualification - 1 month | 17.90 EUR (35.01 BGN) | 34.40 EUR (67.28 BGN) |
| Registry Agency | Document legalization - 3 business days | 0.00 EUR (0.00 BGN) | 11.50 EUR (22.49 BGN) |
| Religious Denominations Directorate, Council of Ministers | Document legalization - 2 business days | 5.15 EUR (10.07 BGN) | 11.50 EUR (22.49 BGN) |
| Social Assistance Agency | Document legalization - 2 business days | 0.00 EUR (0.00 BGN) | 11.50 EUR (22.49 BGN) |
| State Archives Agency | Document legalization - 2 business days | 0.00 EUR (0.00 BGN) | 11.50 EUR (22.49 BGN) |
| Supreme Court of Cassation | Document legalization - 1 business day | 1.05 EUR (2.05 BGN) | 11.50 EUR (22.49 BGN) |
Fees and deadlines depend on the institution, procedure and country of use. Prices exclude VAT.
Service types
A price may be calculated for written translation, certified translation, legalization, apostille or a combined procedure. See also translation prices and legalization prices.
Apostille, certification and legalization
Depending on the document and country, an apostille, translation certification, notarization or legalization through a specific administration or embassy may be required. Not every procedure applies to every document.
Deadlines
The deadline depends on the volume, language, readability and any required institutional procedures. A universal deadline is not promised; the specific assessment is provided after review.
Deadlines by institution
Some services list deadlines such as 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 business days or longer administrative periods. The deadline depends on the institution, document and current requirements.
Online assessment
You can submit the document through the online platform to receive guidance about price, deadline and required procedures.
What affects the final price?
The final amount depends on the state fee, company fee, type of certification, deadline, institution, number of documents and whether translation is required before or after legalization.
What information is needed in advance?
For an exact assessment, it is useful to state the document type, country of issue, country of use, receiving institution and whether a translation already exists. This helps select the correct procedure.
Related services
Legalization is often associated with translation, certification, or an apostille.
Why La Fit Trans?
The team works with an organized process for document review, confirmation of services, deadline and price, document intake and processing, with guidance according to the specific case.
Frequently Asked Questions
What affects the price of legalization?
The price depends on the institution, service type, state fee, company fee, deadline and document requirements.
How is the total price formed?
The total amount usually includes the administrative state fee and the company fee.
Is there always a state fee?
Not always. The price list includes services with zero or unspecified state fees, but the procedure must be confirmed according to the institution and document.
Is apostille included in legalization?
Apostille is a separate type of certification and applies depending on the country, institution and document type.
How long does legalization take?
Deadlines differ by institution and service. Some options in the table list business days, but current confirmation is recommended.
What should I send for an exact assessment?
Send the document and state where it will be used so the required certifications, apostille, translation and deadline can be clarified.
Submit a document for a legalization assessment
Submit the document online or contact the team to receive an exact assessment according to the language, deadline, volume and required procedure.

