Posts filed under Birth and Marriage Registration
Registering births, marriages and divorces that took place abroad in Bulgarian civil records, citizenship for children and the documents needed.
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Birth and Marriage Registration
Surname Change After Marriage in Bulgarian Records: Name, Spelling and ID Update
How a surname taken at marriage is entered in Bulgarian records, why spellings differ, when a name equivalence certificate helps, and how to return to a former name.
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Recognition of a Foreign Divorce in Bulgaria: How a Court Decision from Türkiye or Elsewhere Is Recorded
Recognition of a foreign divorce in Bulgaria: a non-EU court decision is recognised directly by the registrar. Required documents, steps and what to do if refused.
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Bulgarian Marriage Certificate: How to Get It and Where It Is Used
How to obtain a Bulgarian marriage certificate or extract after your marriage is registered, where it is used, and what to do if it is lost.
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Registering a Foreign Marriage in Bulgaria: How the Marriage Notification Works
A marriage held abroad must be entered in the Bulgarian civil register. Documents, apostille, translation and steps for registering a foreign marriage.
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Does a Child Born in Bulgaria Get Bulgarian Citizenship?
Being born in Bulgaria does not give a child citizenship automatically. Learn how the descent rule works, the exceptions and the right way to secure citizenship.
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Bulgarian Citizenship for Adult Children: Which Route Applies?
Adult children of a Bulgarian parent can get citizenship by birth registration or on the basis of Bulgarian origin. Find out which route fits your family.
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Bulgarian Citizenship for Your Child: Birth Registration in 2-3 Months
A child with a Bulgarian parent is a Bulgarian citizen from birth. Register the birth abroad, get an EGN and passport in about 2-3 months. Steps and documents.
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Getting a Bulgarian Passport for a Child
To get a Bulgarian passport for a child you first need birth registration and an EGN. See the steps, documents and common mistakes, then have your file checked.