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Apostille Convention member (effective 2001-04-29)
Bulgaria Document Certification Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Bulgaria?
Check document issuing agencies, translation/notarization/apostille procedures, and official Bulgaria agency information.
3-second summary — Bulgaria joined the Apostille Convention effective 2001-04-29. An apostille alone is generally sufficient for Korean public documents, but the issuing agency differs by document type — check carefully.
HCCH official status — Accession deposited 2000-08-01 · entry into force 2001-04-29 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)
What documents are you submitting to Bulgaria?
Click a document to check the issuing agency, whether online issuance is available, and certification notes. Only links marked Official are official sites of government, court, or public agencies.
Family & Personal
Certificate of Family Relations · Basic Certificate · Certificate of Marriage Relations
Issuing agency — Courts of the Republic of Korea (the city/district/town/township office handling family relations registration)
Education & Career
Degree Certificate · Criminal Record Certificate
Issuing agency — The school attended/graduated from (degree certificate) / National Police Agency (criminal record certificate)
Corporate & Business
Certified Copy of Corporate Register · Business Registration Certificate
Issuing agency — Registry office (corporate register) / National Tax Service (business registration certificate)
Official agency names and URLs are current as of verification and may change.
Certification Process for Submission to Bulgaria
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Bulgaria? The basic flow is as follows.
Guide by Purpose for Bulgaria
Required documents vary by receiving institution and situation, so the list below is for reference only and is not a definitive guide.
International Marriage
A certificate of marriage relations or family relations may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Employment / Immigration
A criminal record certificate or degree certificate may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Study Abroad
A degree certificate or transcript may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Business / Corporate
A certified copy of the corporate register or business registration certificate may be used, but the exact list needs confirmation.
Documents Brought from Bulgaria to Korea
Bulgaria has four separate issuing authorities depending on document type:
Ministry of Justice (apostil.mjs.bg) — court and notarial documents, fee 5 BGN
NACID — National Center for Information and Documentation (apostille.bg) — education documents, fee 15 BGN (paper) / 7.50 BGN (e-apostille)
Regional Administration (apostille.gov.bg) — local-authority documents, fee 5 BGN
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (apostille.mfa.bg) — all other documents, fee 5 BGN
Bulgaria Official Agencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bulgaria require an apostille?
Yes. Bulgaria joined the Apostille Convention effective 2001-04-29, so an apostille alone is generally sufficient.
Which agency issues the apostille?
It depends on document type: Ministry of Justice (court/notarial), NACID (education), regional administration (local authority), or Ministry of Foreign Affairs (other).
How much does the apostille cost?
Per HCCH data: 5 BGN (Justice Ministry), 15 BGN paper / 7.50 BGN e-apostille (NACID), 5 BGN (regional administration), 5 BGN (MFA).
