Sworn and Official Translator in Varna
Need a sworn or official translator in Varna? We got you!
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Need an official translator in Varna? When you move to Bulgaria, sooner or later a document has to be translated and stamped so that a Bulgarian notary, bank or government office will accept it. That is the job of a sworn, or official, translator: someone certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs whose stamp makes your translation legally valid.
We provide certified and sworn translations here in Varna across eight languages, we legalise them with a notary and an apostille where needed, and, the part most agencies skip, we come with you in person to the counter and interpret, in your own language.
What is an official (sworn) translator?
A sworn, or official, translator in Bulgaria is certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to produce translations that are legally valid. Their stamp and signature are what make a birth certificate, diploma or contract acceptable to a Bulgarian notary, bank, court or government office. For anything official, an ordinary translation is not enough, it has to be a sworn one.
When do you need one?
More often than you would expect. The moment a foreign document has to be shown to a Bulgarian authority, or a Bulgarian document has to be used abroad, it usually needs an official translation. That covers registering your address and getting your EGN, applying for residence, opening a bank account, buying property at the notary, getting married, enrolling children in school, or setting up a company. If someone official is going to read it, it needs the stamp.
Documents we translate
We handle the full range of personal, legal and business paperwork, including:
- Birth, marriage and divorce certificates
- Diplomas, transcripts and academic records
- Powers of attorney and declarations
- Contracts and company documents
- Court and notary documents
- Criminal record certificates
- Driving licences and ID documents
- Medical, technical and financial documents
Languages we cover
Our sworn translations run to and from Bulgarian in eight languages: Turkish, English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Russian and Ukrainian. Just as important, we also guide you through the whole process in your own language, including Dutch, Polish and Bulgarian, so you always understand exactly what you are signing.
Certification, notary and apostille
A translation is only useful if the right authority accepts it, so we take care of the whole chain. That means the sworn translation itself, notary certification where it is required, and an apostille for documents that will be used abroad or that arrive from abroad. We tell you upfront exactly which level of legalisation your specific document needs, so it is accepted the first time, in Bulgaria and beyond.
We come with you, and interpret
This is where we are different. Most agencies hand you a stack of certified papers and wish you luck at the counter. We do the translation and then stand next to you when it matters. A sworn interpreter goes with you in person to the notary, the bank, the Migration Directorate or the civil registry, and translates the conversation live, in your own language. No guessing what the official just said, no signing something you did not fully follow.
How it works
It is quick and simple. You send us a photo or scan of the document, a copy is usually enough to start, and we come back fast with a clear quote and turnaround. We translate, certify and legalise it, and if you need us at an appointment, we book it and come along. One message to start, one team for the whole thing.
How we help
Because translation for us is part of a full move, it never sits on its own. It slots straight into your residence, your bank account, your company or your property purchase, handled by the same team, with one fixed point of contact. If a company is part of your plan, see how we help you open a company in Bulgaria. You can also read more about us, and when you are ready, book a free intro call.
Why this matters to us
We have seen people pay for a perfect certified translation and still get sent home from the counter, because a stamp was the wrong kind, or because they could not follow what the official was asking for. The document was fine. The support around it was missing.
So we built this the way it should be: the right translation, the right legalisation, and a person beside you who speaks your language when you are sitting across from the notary. That is the part that actually gets you through the door.
The key points
- Sworn translators are certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and legally recognised.
- We cover eight languages to and from Bulgarian, and guide you in your own.
- We handle notary certification and apostille, accepted in Bulgaria and abroad.
- We go with you in person and interpret at the notary, bank or office.
"A certified translation gets you a document. Someone beside you who speaks your language gets you through the appointment. We do both." From the team at Expats Varna
Certified translations, and a person beside you
We translate, certify and legalise your documents, and then go with you to the appointment, from Varna, in your own language.
- Sworn translators certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Eight languages to and from Bulgarian
- Notary certification and apostille handled for you
- A sworn interpreter who comes with you in person
- Part of your whole move, with one point of contact
Official translator in Varna: frequently asked questions
A sworn, or official, translator is certified by the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to produce translations that are legally valid. Their stamp and signature make a document acceptable to notaries, banks, courts and government offices.
In practice, an official document for a Bulgarian authority needs a sworn translation, carrying the stamp and signature of a translator registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We tell you which level your specific document requires so it is accepted the first time.
Typically birth, marriage and divorce certificates, diplomas, powers of attorney, contracts, court and company documents, criminal record certificates and ID documents. If an official is going to read it, it usually needs a sworn translation.
Our sworn translations cover Turkish, English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Russian and Ukrainian, to and from Bulgarian. We also guide you through the process in your own language, including Dutch, Polish and Bulgarian.
Yes. We handle the full chain: the sworn translation, notary certification where required, and an apostille for documents used abroad or arriving from abroad, so they are accepted in Bulgaria and internationally.
Yes, and this is what sets us apart. A sworn interpreter goes with you in person to the appointment and translates the conversation live, in your own language, so nothing is lost and you never sign something you did not fully understand.
Usually a clear photo or scan is enough to start the translation and give you a quote. For certain legalisation steps an original may be needed, and we will tell you in advance if that is the case.
Send us a copy and we come back quickly with a price and turnaround. Straightforward documents are often ready fast, and we will always tell you honestly how long yours will take before you commit.
