Frequently asked questions about translation services

Which municipal documents must be issued as DUBLICATES and which as ORIGINALS for legalization?

The short answer is that a Bulgarian birth certificate or marriage certificate is normally presented as a duplicate once the first certificate has already been issued. Certificates of identity of names, marital or family status, kinship, heirs, or capacity to marry a foreign national are presented as current official documents issued by the competent municipality. “Original” and “duplicate” have a precise meaning for civil-status certificates. The birth or marriage act is the registration ...

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 related files. What they share is the need for a translator who understands not only the language but also the function of the text, its audience and the terminology established in the relevant field. Legal and institutional assignments have included laws and draft legislation, ...

Which are the higher education institutions accredited by the Ministry of Education?

The higher education institutions accredited in Bulgaria are identified through the current official registers, not through a list frozen on a past date. The public Register of Higher Education Institutions is maintained by the Minister of Education and Science through Bulgaria's National Centre for Information and Documentation (NACID). The National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) publishes decisions and details for accredited institutions. The NACID register covers higher ...

What 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 correspondence remain available within the relevant order. A notification is generated when a service is added to an enquiry, a quotation or accounting document is issued, a completion deadline is set, or the order status changes. The message therefore signals that new information is ...


Legalization of Bank Reference

A bank reference is a statement issued by a bank about its customer. It is not a bank guarantee and does not create a payment obligation towards a beneficiary. Depending on its purpose, it may ...

What 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 ...

Which documents belong to Group II?

Group II is La Fit Trans’s internal category for written translations of documents with richer structured content. It is not a language group and does not indicate the document’s legal value. The ...

Legalization of Minutes of a Company General Meeting

Minutes of a company general meeting may support a corporate filing, banking or investment procedure, transaction, audit or relations within a group of companies. The translation presents the ...

Is a written translation charged based on the submitted text or the translated text?

A written translation is charged according to the translated text—the completed content in the target language. The source document is used for the initial review and quotation, but the final volume ...

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 ...

Legalization of Discharge Summary (Epicrisis)

A discharge summary is a dense medical record. It may contain the final and associated diagnoses, ICD codes, medical history, investigation results, procedures, operation notes, medicine regimens, ...

Consecutive Interpretation

Consecutive interpretation is a form of interpreting in which the speaker pauses after a complete thought and the interpreter then renders it in the other language. While listening, the interpreter ...

Legalization of Tax Return (NRA)

A tax declaration may be an annual personal income tax return, a corporate tax return or another form filed with the Bulgarian National Revenue Agency. A foreign recipient may use it as evidence of ...

Translation from Turkish into Bulgarian

Translation from Turkish into Bulgarian is required when a document issued in Türkiye will be used before a Bulgarian authority, court, notary, educational institution, employer, bank or private ...

Legalization of Certificate

Awards and certificates may record a prize, participation, achievement, training or contribution to a community. They can be issued by a school, university, employer, professional association, sports ...

What are the advantages of La Fit Trans being an intermediary for attestations and legalizations?

What is the intermediary’s role in attestation and legalization? The La Fit Trans team is familiar with the sequence of attestations and legalization and coordinates the document, competent ...

Implemented 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 ...

Legalization of Health Certificate (Model BFSA No. 35)

This document belongs to group III documents. Document issued in Bulgaria. 1. Requirement for formatting the document. 1.1. Original with reference number, signature, and stamp from the ...

Can I receive a printed translation from an online order?

Yes. A written translation ordered through my.lafit-trans.com can be supplied on paper when that format is included in the quotation or agreed while the order is being completed. The digital file and ...

Legalisation of Certificate of Qualification

Legalisation of a certificate or statement of acquired qualification begins with the exact identification of the document, not with a universal administrative route. A certificate from a private ...

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 ...

What does the Hague Convention on Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents state?

How does the Convention simplify the use of public documents? The Convention removes traditional diplomatic or consular legalisation for public documents executed in one Contracting State and ...

Legalization of a Birth Certificate

Document Issued in Bulgaria 1. Issuance Requirements for a Birth Certificate. To legalize a birth certificate, a duplicate must be issued by the municipality that has originally issued the ...

Which educational documents for pre-school, school and vocational education can be submitted through the e-apostille program?

NACID administrative service 1642 covers records from Bulgaria's pre-school, school and vocational education and training system when an official registry entry allows direct verification. That ...

Legalization of Diploma for Secondary Education

A secondary education diploma records the completed level of education, the qualification awarded and the results entered by the school. A university, employer, public authority or professional body ...

Legalization of Diploma Supplement (for Higher Education Diploma)

A higher education diploma supplement is the official detailed record of the studies behind an awarded degree. It connects the diploma with the programme, duration and mode of study, subjects, ...

Translation from Spanish into Bulgarian

Translation from Spanish into Bulgarian covers documents issued both in Spain and in Latin American countries. A shared language does not mean identical administrative systems: authorities, ...

The Hague Convention and Apostilles for Foreign Public Documents

What does the Hague Convention change? The treaty’s formal name is the “Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents”. It replaces the longer ...

Legalization of Contract

A contract may govern employment, commercial, tenancy, civil or other relations and is often submitted together with schedules, amendments, powers of attorney and supporting records. The translation ...

Can 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 ...

Which 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 ...

How 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. ...

Levels 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, ...

Legalization of a Protocol for Medical Treatment Abroad

A treatment protocol may be presented to a foreign clinic, insurer, health fund or public authority. The service may combine translation, independent review, certified copies and the applicable ...

Legalization of the Statement of Changes in Equity

When the statement is submitted to a bank, investor, shareholder, auditor or foreign authority, it must remain clear and consistent with the rest of the financial records. La Fit Trans translates the ...

How do I receive an online translation from an online order?

Once the written translation has been completed, its electronic file is published under the relevant service in the order at my.lafit-trans.com. This keeps the source document and the completed ...

Legalization of Medical Refferal

A medical referral is a specific healthcare document rather than a general certificate of health. When it is used in another country or language, both the accurate transfer of its details and the ...

Legalization of Academic Transcript

An academic transcript records part or all of a course of study and commonly lists subjects, grades, credits, contact hours, semesters and details of the higher education institution. It may ...

Legalization of Diploma Supplement (for Secondary Education Diploma)

A supplement to a secondary education diploma is not a general explanatory note but an official school document linked to a specific diploma. It records the subjects studied, grades, teaching hours, ...

Which documents can be legalized in the Ministry of Justice?

The Bulgarian Ministry of Justice issues apostilles for public documents drawn up by an authority or official connected with the administration of justice. This includes court acts and documents ...

Translator from Spanish into Bulgarian

A translator from Spanish into Bulgarian conveys not only the words but also the precise function of a document. Strong language skills are essential for official, legal, corporate, medical, ...

Which countries are parties to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents?

What does “parties to the Convention” mean? The official term is “Contracting Parties”, which is not the same as membership of the HCCH. The HCCH status table, last updated on 30 June 2026, lists 130 ...

Legalization of Personal ID Card (Bulgarian Red Cross)

A Bulgarian Red Cross lifeguard card is a professional document connected with the holder’s qualification and eligibility to perform water-rescue duties. It is not a national identity card, so its ...

How 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 ...

How 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 ...

Classification of documents for written translation by groups

The classification of documents for written translation by groups allows La Fit Trans to assess the nature of the material before preparing a quotation. Groups I–IV are not language categories and do ...

Which documents belong to Group I?

Group 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 ...

Legalization of Job Description

A job description is an employer-issued document defining the position’s place in the organisation, principal duties, responsibilities, reporting line and requirements for education or experience. It ...

Legalization of Medical Examination

A medical examination report contains specific clinical or laboratory data issued by a laboratory, healthcare facility or medical professional. When it is presented abroad, or when a foreign-language ...

Which Bulgarian institutions can affix an Apostille?

Which authorities issue Apostilles in Bulgaria? Bulgaria has designated four groups of competent authorities: the Ministry of Justice, the National Centre for Information and Documentation (NACID), ...

Whispering Interpretation (Chuchotage)

Whispering interpretation, also known as chuchotage, is a form of simultaneous interpreting. The interpreter sits or stands close to the listeners and renders the speech quietly while the speaker ...

What is e-APP (electronic Apostille Program) / e-apostille (Program for electronic Apostille)?

What is the e-APP programme? The electronic Apostille Programme, or e-APP, is the Hague Conference on Private International Law framework for applying the Apostille Convention through electronic ...

Legalization of Medical Certificate

A medical certificate is issued for a defined purpose, such as employment, education, an administrative procedure, marriage, an insurance matter or another specified use. Its translation conveys what ...

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 ...

Legalization of a Document Issued by a Foreign Embassy in Bulgaria

The expression “document issued by an embassy” can describe two different situations. In the first, the document is actually executed and signed by a diplomatic or consular officer in Bulgaria, such ...

Which educational documents from higher education institutions and scientific organizations can be submitted through the electronic apostille platform?

NACID's electronic apostille service for records issued by Bulgarian higher-education institutions and scientific organisations covers documents that can be checked directly in the registers of ...

What 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 ...

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 ...

How 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 ...

Legalization of Municipal documents for countries not members of the Hague Convention of 1961

The absence of a Hague apostille does not create one identical procedure for every country. Before consular legalization, it is necessary to establish whether Bulgaria and the destination country ...

How 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 ...

How much does interpreting cost?

Interpreting does not carry one identical price for every meeting or event. A quotation is prepared after the language combination, format, date, venue and overall duration have been clarified. The ...

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 ...

What 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 ...

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 ...

Legalisation of Statement of Claim (Ministry of Justice)

A 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 ...

How long does an express written translation order take?

An express written translation order can be completed within 8 working hours when the particular material permits that schedule. The period begins after La Fit Trans has received a complete and ...

Legalization of a Power of Attorney

For a power of attorney intended for an authority, company, bank, vehicle matter or another form of representation, every clause defines the scope of the authority granted. La Fit Trans translates ...

Legalization of a Declaration (notarized)

A notarised declaration may record consent for a child to travel, accommodation or address details, civil status, authority to represent a person or company, source of funds, a fact required by a ...

Legalization of Diploma Supplement to the Certificate of Professional Qualification

The supplement to a vocational qualification certificate expands on the training recorded by the principal document. It may identify the occupation and specialisation, subjects or modules, training ...

Legalization of Diploma for Higher Education

A higher education diploma records an awarded academic degree, the completed programme and, where applicable, a professional qualification. Its diploma supplement adds courses, grades, credits, ...

How 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 ...

Legalization of a Recommendation

A letter of recommendation presents professional, academic or personal qualities, but it does not replace an employment certificate, diploma or other official evidence. For use abroad, the author, ...

Translator from French into Bulgarian

A translator from French into Bulgarian handles official, corporate, legal, medical, technical and academic texts in which accuracy has a practical consequence. Strong language skills are essential, ...

Can I receive translated and legalised documents from an online order on paper?

Yes. When an online order includes translation and legalisation, the completed documents can be supplied on paper. This is the physical set produced by the ordered service, not merely a printout of ...

Legalization of Independent Auditor's Report

An independent auditor’s report records the result of an audit and normally relates to a specific annual or consolidated financial statement. Abroad, it may be requested by a bank, investor, ...

How 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 vs Simultaneous Interpretation

The main difference between consecutive and simultaneous interpretation is when the audience hears the interpreted message. In consecutive mode, the speaker completes a short unit of meaning and ...

Which documents belong to Group IV?

Group IV is La Fit Trans’s internal category for written translations of highly specialised documents and texts. It is not a language group and does not determine a document’s legal value. The ...

Can 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 ...

How 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 ...

Legalization of Notarial Deed

Legalization of a notarial deed does not follow one universal route. It matters whether the material is an original, an officially issued copy or an extract, where the deed was executed and which ...

Legalization of a Certificate of Completed Internship (ASP)

A certificate of completed internship records a period of practical experience and its connection with education, qualification or professional development. When the document is issued by a Social ...

Legalization of an Extract Copy from a Work Record Book

An extract copy reproduces selected entries about employers, positions, periods and legal grounds rather than necessarily the entire employment record book. For official use, the service combines ...

How long does a standard written translation order take?

A standard written translation order is completed within 2 working days when the volume and complexity of the particular material fit that schedule. The period begins after La Fit Trans has received ...

How do I register on my.lafit-trans.com?

The registration form is available at https://my.lafit-trans.com/registration. It creates a client account from which translation and legalisation orders can be submitted and tracked, so each new ...

What is document legalization?

What does document legalisation mean? Legalisation is a formal process that authenticates the origin of an official document so it can be presented to an authority in a country other than the country ...

Legalization of the Income and Expenditure Statement

Legalization of an income statement is commonly requested when company financial information is submitted to a bank, investor, shareholder, auditor, tender authority or foreign administration. La Fit ...

Legalization of Address Registration

Address registration is not represented by one universal document. For official use, the usual record is a certificate of permanent address or a certificate of current address issued from Bulgaria's ...

Legalization of Bank Statement

A bank statement records account-holder details, a period, balances and transactions, but its layout and purpose vary between banks. A periodic statement, a transaction history and a bank certificate ...

What type of legalization must a document issued by a foreign country carry?

What determines the authentication required for a foreign document? There is no single authentication that applies to every country and document. The route follows the issuing country, the document ...

Simultaneous interpretation

Simultaneous interpretation renders speech in another language almost at the same time as the speaker. The interpreter hears the source sound through a headset, analyses the meaning and speaks into a ...

What is the difference between the physical and the electronic Apostille?

What do the two forms of Apostille have in common? Both paper and electronic Apostilles are issued by a Competent Authority under the Hague Apostille Convention. Each certifies the authenticity of ...

Centralized 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 ...

What 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 ...

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 ...

Where are written translations certified when they need to be used for Portugal?

Written translations of Bulgarian documents for Portugal do not follow one certification route in every case. The appropriate form depends on the document type, the purpose for which it is submitted ...

Legalization of an Extract Copy from the Family Code

An international procedure usually requires selected provisions that establish a particular rule of family law rather than the entire code. The service combines accurate extraction, specialist legal ...

Legalization of the Cash Flow Statement (Direct Method)

Legalization of a cash flow statement prepared by the direct method is often part of a set of financial documents intended for a foreign shareholder, bank, investor, auditor or public authority. The ...

Written translation

Written translation transfers content from a source language into a target language while preserving the meaning, tone and function of the original. The service covers personal and official ...

How do I receive translated and legalised documents from an online order?

When an order is complete, the electronic translation file is published under the relevant service at my.lafit-trans.com. The account shows the ordered document, language direction and completed ...

How 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 ...

How do I place an online order for document translation?

An online order for document translation is placed through the client account at https://my.lafit-trans.com/registration. After registering or signing in, open “Orders” and select “New ...

Translation 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 ...

How do I place an order for translation and legalisation of documents?

A combined translation and legalisation order starts with “New Order” in the client account at https://my.lafit-trans.com/registration. Uploading the documents opens the request; the exact ...

Legalization of Master Craftsman Certificate (National Chamber of Crafts)

A Bulgarian master craftsman certificate is an official professional document linking its holder to a recognised qualification in a named craft. For use abroad, the translation must preserve the ...

How 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.; - with a link for payment, which is indicated in the ...

How can I find the nearest translation and legalization office?

All currently operating offices can be found in the "Offices" section, where you will find the exact address of the office, contact details, as well as an info line with the head office. Each La ...

How 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 ...

What 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 ...

Legalization of Business Trip Order

A business trip order is an employer's internal instrument connecting a named employee with a work assignment, destination and period. When it is submitted abroad or to a Bulgarian authority, the ...

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 ...

Legalization of a Court Ruling

The broad description court ruling may refer to a judgment, order, decree, sentence or another judicial act. La Fit Trans translates the document under its actual title and procedural function, ...

What 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 ...

Legalization of Immunisation Passport

An immunisation record documents administered vaccines and related medical entries. A translation may be required for education, employment, residence, healthcare or an administrative procedure in ...

How long does a fast written translation order take?

A fast written translation order is normally completed within 24 hours. The deadline begins once a complete and legible source has been received, the language direction and purpose have been ...

What is an Arabic page in the passports?

What does an “Arabic page” in a passport mean? It is an Arabic translation of the identity details shown on the passport biodata page. The term does not describe a separate type of passport and is ...

Can bilingual written translations be performed?

Yes. La Fit Trans prepares bilingual written translations combining Bulgarian with a foreign language or two foreign languages. The two texts may appear in facing columns, in consecutive language ...

Which documents belong to Group III?

Group III is La Fit Trans’s internal category for written translations involving more complex contractual, corporate or financial terminology. It is not a language group and does not determine a ...

Legalization of an Extract Copy from the State Gazette

A certified extract from the Bulgarian State Gazette reproduces the specified passage from an official publication rather than necessarily including the complete issue. It may contain a decision, ...

Legalization of a Bank Guarantee

A bank guarantee is used in contracts, public procurement, advance payments, leases and other commercial arrangements. It may be issued on paper, as an electronically signed document or through an ...

Translation of documents

Translations from and into more than 50 languages from certified (sworn) translators by the Directorate "Consular Affairs" to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Legalization of documents

Preparation of documents for legalization and certification, as well as their their filing in various state administrations and embassies.

Interpreting

Interpreters for simultaneous and consecutive translation. Accompanying and performing the formalities relating to executing transactions before a notary public. Providing equipment for simultaneous translation.

Specialized translations

Translation of documents with technical, medical, legal, financial etc. terminology by specialized translators.

Online translations

Online translations through a specialized centralized information system and client profile.

Certified Translations

Certification of translations of official and private (unofficial) documents and other papers.

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