Frequently asked questions about translation services

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

Yes, an online order for translation and legalisation can be completed as a physical paper set. It is prepared according to the ordered services, the documents’ intended use and the agreed handover method.

Can an online order result in a paper set?

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 the digital file available in the client account. Customers confirm the paper option with the enquiry so that the quotation and handover arrangement include it.

What does the completed paper set include?

The contents depend on the individual order. The set may include the certified translation, attachments and pages carrying certifications, an apostille or another agreed form of legalisation. It contains only the documents, attachments and originals that belong to the specific order.

Which certifications may accompany the translation?

The paper format is prepared for the country and authority where the documents will be presented. A certified translation is sufficient in some cases, while others require the original, an attached certification, an apostille or a sequence of authentications. The exact certification is confirmed in advance for the destination country and receiving authority.

When must I provide the original document?

If the original source document was submitted for the procedure, its return is also included in the delivery arrangements. Customers provide the original only when the selected procedure requires work on it. Customers send it after confirmation, avoiding unnecessary handling of a valuable document.

When is the set ready for handover?

This keeps the digital copy, the paper set and the return of submitted originals clearly separated, while dispatch is arranged after all included services have been completed. Completion of the translation alone does not necessarily mean that every certification and administrative step is complete.

How can I receive the translated and legalised documents?

The completed set can be collected from an agreed La Fit Trans office or sent by courier to an address in Bulgaria. The delivery method, recipient and courier charge are recorded in the quotation or confirmed within the order before the documents are dispatched. The recipient and delivery details are checked before dispatch to prevent delay or incorrect handover.

What should I check on receipt?

The La Fit Trans team coordinates the document form according to the stated purpose. Customers check names, page and attachment counts, and the requested signatures, stamps and certifications.

Can I change the delivery method?

For an active online order, the delivery method can be clarified in an order comment or with the selected office. Customers request the change before dispatch; the team will confirm any effect on timing or courier charges.


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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

What are the automatic notifications from my.lafit-trans.com for?

Notifications 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. What ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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

Registration creates a personal client account for enquiries and orders. Customers use the current portal entry, provide the details requested by the live form and keep the login credentials ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Secure online payment options

Customers 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Can I use all company services in a partner office?

A 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 ...

What does La Fit Trans National Office Network mean?

A 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Are there courier fees when I place an order at a partner office?

Placing 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 ...

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 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 ...

Can I receive a printed translation from an online order?

Yes, a written translation ordered online can also be prepared on paper. The format, number of copies and delivery method are agreed according to the document’s intended use and the selected ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 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 ...

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

A completed written translation is delivered by the method agreed for the particular order. Before using it, customers check the document, language direction, version and file format. The electronic ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 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 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, ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

How do I place an online order for document translation?

A new order is created through the available option in the customer account. Customers upload the document, state the source and target languages and explain where the translation will be used. This ...

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 ...

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 ...

How do I turn off automatic notifications from my.lafit-trans.com?

Notification 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 ...

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

A combined order covers more than the text to be translated. The team reviews the document’s origin, intended use and required certifications so that translation and administrative preparation follow ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 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 ...

How do I pay by card?

Customers 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 ...

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 ...

How do I add a new comment to an online order?

To 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. ...

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 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 ...

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 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 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 ...

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 ...

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 Health Certificate (Model BFSA No. 35)

An export health certificate accompanies a specific shipment and records details of the product, origin, operator and official controls. The form number and title are checked against the certificate ...

Legalization of a Birth Certificate

A birth certificate records a civil-status event and usually identifies the person, the birth and the parents. For use in another country, translation alone may not be sufficient. The document ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

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 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, ...

How can I find the nearest translation and legalization office?

The 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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 receive translated and legalised documents from an online order?

Receiving a translated and legalised document set has two distinct parts: an electronic result for review and physical documents bearing the required signatures, stamps or apostille. Customers check ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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), ...

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 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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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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