Certified translation and legalisation of documents
We provide official translations under a contract with the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs held since 2013 and assist with the certification and legalisation of your documents, for use in Bulgaria and abroad.
Official translation
An official translation is prepared by an agency under contract with the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is required when a document is to be presented to an institution, in Bulgaria or abroad.
Certification and legalisation of documents
Which certifications are required depends on the type of document and the country it is intended for — for example an apostille or certification by the relevant institutions. We will tell you what your document needs and assist with the procedure.
Which documents
The documents most often legalised are:
- diplomas and academic transcripts
- birth, marriage and civil status certificates
- criminal record certificates
- powers of attorney and declarations
- company and court documents
How the final price is made up
The final price is the sum of several separate parts. The assistance fee is not the price of the whole procedure. The three kinds of certification are independent of one another: you choose the one the institution requires, and they are not added together.
| Translation | per page of 1,800 characters, depending on language and deadline |
|---|---|
| Certification by the translator | EUR 2.00 per document |
| Notarisation of the translator's signature | EUR 18.00 per document |
| TEZA's fee for apostille assistance | EUR 15.00 per document |
| State fee for the apostille | set by the issuing institution; paid separately |
| Delivery | not included; agreed in the quote |
Prices exclude VAT. Example: translating 1 page from Bulgarian into English with notarisation of the signature costs EUR 24.40 excluding VAT (EUR 29.28 including VAT). The same translation with apostille assistance instead of notarisation costs EUR 21.40 excluding VAT (EUR 25.68 including VAT), plus the state fee.
What to send for a quote
- a clear copy or photo of the document
- the country where the document was issued
- the country and institution where you will present it
- the target language and your deadline
Questions about legalisation and apostille
How long does legalisation take?
The time has two parts: the translation, whose delivery date we confirm in the quote, and the work of the institution that issues the apostille or certification. We send the quote with time and price the same working day.
Do I need an apostille?
It depends on the country where you will present the document and on the type of document. Tell us which document and which country, and we will advise you. For many public documents presented in another EU country no apostille is required under Regulation (EU) 2016/1191.
How much does it cost to legalise one document?
It depends on the document and the country. TEZA's fee for apostille assistance is EUR 15.00 per document, excluding VAT; the state fee, the translation and any certification are added to it. Send us a copy and you will receive an exact amount.