Legalisation & apostille
Many institutions accept a translation only after it has been legalised or the original has received an apostille. We prepare the documents, file them and return them to you ready to use.
Typical documents
- Legalisation of the translation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Consular Relations)
- Apostille on Bulgarian public documents
- Notarisation of translations of foreign documents
- Certification at regional administrations and ministries
- Embassy certifications on request
What's included
- Check of which certifications your destination country needs
- Filing and collection at the institutions
- State fees passed on at cost, with receipts
- Return by courier or collection from our office
Turnaround
Legalisation of a translation: about 3 working days. Apostille: about 5 working days. Express procedures available for some documents.
Questions
Legalisation or apostille: which do I need?
Countries that are party to the Hague Apostille Convention accept an apostille on the original document plus a certified translation. Other countries usually require full legalisation. Tell us the destination and we confirm the route.
Are state fees included?
No. Our service fee is shown in the calculator; state and notary fees depend on the document and institution and are charged at cost.
Can you handle documents issued abroad?
Yes. For foreign documents we usually translate and then have the translation notarised or legalised in Bulgaria, depending on where it will be used.