Verification of Employment
Verifies the employer, employment dates, and position details supplied by the applicant.
Bulgaria Background Screening
Comprehensive background checks and verification services for Bulgaria.
Available Services
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What it's used for:
Bulgaria - Address Verification
Why use this:
Applicant Authorization, Residential Address, City or Town, Postal Code. Optional: Government-Issued ID Copy (The Bulgarian Valid ID card on both sides is mandatory for citizens.), Address Verification Document (It is needed in case of a foreigner.
If the person does not possess a Bulgarian ID Card, proof of address must be provided along with dates of residence for that address.)
Sources:
General Directorate - Civil Registration and Administrative Services
What it's used for:
Bulgaria - Adverse Financial
Why use this:
Applicant Authorization, Passport or ID Document Copy (For Citizens: Bulgarian ID card, Bulgarian Passport/ For Foreigners: Foreign passport/Bulgarian residence permit.
Expired documents are acceptable. To be used to cross-check data accuracy.). Optional: Reverse Side of Passport or ID (For Citizens: Bulgarian ID card, Bulgarian Passport/ For Foreigners: Foreign Passport/Bulgarian Residence Permit.
Expired documents are acceptable. To be used to cross-check data accuracy.), Special Instructions or Notes
Sources:
The National Revenues Agency
What it's used for:
Bulgaria - Financial Integrity
Why use this:
Applicant Authorization, Required Consent Form (Power of Attorney
Should be provided in a scanned copy, signed with a wet signature.
In case a wet signature is completely unavailable due to any reason, a digital signature may also be accepted to initiate the case, as a backup option but the information regarding such should be duly provided to iCOVER.
The Power of Attorney is in a bilingual version but if provided only in English and a translation is needed, the Partner will provide it free of charge. Please note that, depending on the number of such cases, this might change and involve an additional fee. This might also delay the overall TAT.
The Power of Attorney does not need to be notarized and apostilled.), Passport or ID Document Copy (Citizens: Bulgarian ID card OR
Bulgarian Passport
Foreigners: Foreign
passport OR Bulgarian residence permit
Expired
documents are acceptable.
Purpose: To be used to cross-
check data accuracy.), Residential Address (Last residential address in Bulgaria). Optional: Reverse Side of Passport or ID, Applicant Nationality, Special Instructions or Notes
Sources:
Chamber of Private Enforcement Officers & Commercial Register & Non-Profit Organisations Register
What it's used for:
Bulgaria - Insolvencies & Bankruptcy Filings
Why use this:
Applicant Authorization, Passport or ID Document Copy (Citizens: Bulgarian ID card OR
Bulgarian Passport
Foreigners: Foreign
passport OR Bulgarian residence permit
Expired
documents are acceptable.
Purpose: To be used to cross-
check data accuracy.), Residential Address (Last residential address in Bulgaria). Optional: Reverse Side of Passport or ID, Applicant Nationality, Special Instructions or Notes
Sources:
Chamber of Private Enforcement Officers & Commercial Register & Non-Profit Organisations Register
What it's used for:
Bulgaria - Assisted Criminal Certificate Validation
Why use this:
Applicant Authorization, SOI Email (An active email ID of the Candidate, where the candidate receives the instructions to obtain the certificate.). Optional: Special Instructions or Notes
Sources:
Ministry of Justice
What it's used for:
Bulgaria - Civil Litigation
Why use this:
Applicant Authorization, Required Consent Form (Power of Attorney
Should be provided in a scanned copy, signed with a wet signature.
In case a wet signature is completely unavailable due to any reason, a digital signature may also be accepted as a backup option but the information regarding such should be duly provided to iCOVER.
The Power of Attorney is in a bilingual version but if provided only in English and a translation is needed, the Partner will provide it free of charge. Please note that, depending on the number of such cases, this might change and involve an additional fee. This might also delay the overall TAT.
The Power of Attorney does not need to be notarized and apostilled.), Passport or ID Document Copy (Citizens: Bulgarian ID card OR
Bulgarian Passport
Foreigners: Foreign
passport OR Bulgarian residence permit
Expired
documents are acceptable.
Purpose: To be used to cross-
check data accuracy.), Reverse Side of Passport or ID. Optional: Applicant Nationality, Special Instructions or Notes
Sources:
Civil Courts and Tribunals of Bulgaria
What it's used for:
Bulgaria - Company Civil Litigation and Bankruptcy Check
Why use this:
Special Instructions or Notes
Sources:
Local civil litigation registries and private litigation databases, Local bankruptcy and insolvency registries and private databases
What it's used for:
Bulgaria - Criminal Certificate
Why use this:
Applicant Authorization, Power of Attorney (Signature’s time limit is 6 months.), Passport or ID Document Copy (Citizens: both sides of a valid Bulgarian ID Card or valid Bulgarian Passport. / For Foreigners: both sides of a valid Bulgarian Residence permit. If the candidate is not able to provide a Bulgarian Residence permit, a Passport copy along with LNCh number listed in PoA is acceptable.
(LNCh number is XX-XXXX-XXXX, where the first two digits represent the last two digits of the person's birth year.)
If a foreign applicant does not have a valid passport with an LNCh number, they can use their national ID instead, provided they have no previous Bulgarian documents, such as residence permits. If they possess a Bulgarian ID document, it must be provided instead of the national ID or passport. In such cases when providing a foriegn national ID, the ID must be translated into Bulgarian by a sworn translator and the national ID must have the applicant's full name, date of birth, place of birth, and citizenship. If the national ID does have any of this information, additional documentation (for example if date/place of birth is missing, a translated birth certificate), must be provided to supply the missing details.
Please note that iCOVER can assist with translating the documents with an extra charge.). Optional: Reverse Side of Passport or ID (Citizens: both sides of a valid Bulgarian ID Card or valid Bulgarian Passport. / For Foreigners: both sides of a valid Bulgarian Residence permit. If the candidate is not able to provide a Bulgarian Residence permit, a Passport copy along with LNCh number listed in PoA is acceptable.
If a foreign applicant does not have a valid passport with an LNCh number, they can use their national ID instead, provided they have no previous Bulgarian documents, such as residence permits. If they possess a Bulgarian ID document, it must be provided instead of the national ID or passport.
The national ID must be translated into Bulgarian by a sworn translator and the national ID must have the applicant's full name, date of birth, place of birth, and citizenship. If the national ID does have any of this information, additional documentation (for example if date/place of birth is missing, a translated birth certificate), must be provided to supply the missing details.
Please note that iCOVER can assist with translating the documents with an extra charge.), Birth Certificate Copy, Special Instructions or Notes
Sources:
Ministry of Justice
What it's used for:
Bulgaria - Criminal Certificate Validation
Why use this:
Applicant Authorization (Generic), Criminal Certificate Proof (Criminal Record Certificate aka СВИДЕТЕЛСТВO ЗА СЪДИМОСТ
Please provide the Certificate issued within the past six (6) months, the certificate to be in the original format or as downloaded from the website or as received from the authority.
Suggestion: Acceptable formats are PDF, JPG,PNG. Please Limit the File size within 16MB and No more than 3 pages.). Optional: Special Instructions or Notes, Father's First Name, Father's Last Name
Sources:
Ministry of Justice
What it's used for:
Bulgaria - Criminal International (General)
Why use this:
Full Name in Local Script (Candidate’s full name in the jurisdiction’s local language (if unavailable, enter the name provided in the main field).). Optional: Special Instructions or Notes
Sources:
Publicly Available Law Enforcement, Media and Press Sources
What it's used for:
Bulgaria - Criminal Public Search (Alternative)
Why use this:
Full Name in Local Script (Candidate’s full name in the jurisdiction’s local language (if unavailable, enter the name provided in the main field).). Optional: Special Instructions or Notes
Sources:
Publicly Available Law Enforcement, Media and Press Sources
What it's used for:
Bulgaria - Directorship
Why use this:
Government-Issued ID Number (Citizens: It is mandatory to provide the ЕГН number. For Foreigners: the ЛНЧ should be provided if available), Special Instructions or Notes
Sources:
Bulgarian Registry Agency (BRRA)
What it's used for:
Bulgaria - Driver Records
Why use this:
Applicant Authorization, Driver License Copy, Vehicle registration number (The plate number (A1234BC)). Optional: Driver License Copy back side, Special Instructions or Notes
Sources:
Urban Mobility Center (Център за Градска Мобилност)
What it's used for:
Bulgaria - Politically Exposed Persons
Why use this:
Special Instructions or Notes, Candidate’s full name in the jurisdiction’s local language
Sources:
PEP Database
What it's used for:
Bulgaria - Public Information
Why use this:
Full Name in Local Script (Candidate’s full name in the jurisdiction’s local language (if unavailable, enter the name provided in the main field).). Optional: Applicant Authorization, Special Instructions or Notes
Sources:
Multiple online search engines and Media Databases (News Media, press and online).
What it's used for:
Bulgaria - Driving License Verification
Why use this:
Applicant Authorization, Driver License Number
Sources:
Ministry of Interior (Министерство на вътрешните работи – МВР)
What it's used for:
Bulgaria - ID Verification
Why use this:
Applicant Authorization, Government-Issued ID Number (Please provide one of the following requirements: Government ID Card Number/ Passport Number/ Driving License Number/ Residence Permit Number. Please indicate the document type.). Optional: Special Instructions or Notes
Sources:
Ministry of Interior (Министерство на вътрешните работи – МВР)
What it's used for:
Bulgaria - Passport Authentication
Why use this:
Passport Copy (Clear colored copy of the current Passport)
Sources:
Passport Digital Authentication
What it's used for:
Bulgaria - Right to Work Validation
Why use this:
Applicant Nationality (Please provide the SOI nationality), Passport or ID Document Copy (Please provide a clear and coloured copy of Passport/ID. For foreigners: Resident Card or Resident Permit are accepted as long as the document is recognized as a valid proof of identity by the issuing country. For EU nationals: An EU passport is accepted as valid proof of right to work in any EU country.). Optional: Reverse Side of Passport or ID (In cases where the country of issuance generates a two-sided ID card orResident Permit, the back side is required), Work Visa (For Foreigners: Visa Copy OR Work permit is needed mandatorily in addition to the provided Passport or ID, when the subject do not have a Valid Resident Permit)
Sources:
Comprehensive Right to Work Validation
What it's used for:
Bulgaria - Media Reputation
Why use this:
Special Instructions or Notes
Sources:
Publicly accessible internet media sources and local and global social media platforms
Standard Verifications
Available regardless of where the employer, school, referee, or licensing body is located. Required documents and turnaround depend on the source, not this country page.
$15.00 per employer
Education Verification
Verifies the school, degree, field of study, and attendance details supplied by the applicant.
Reference Check
Contacts the reference supplied by the applicant using the agreed reference workflow.
Professional License Verification
Verifies a professional license directly with the issuing authority.
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Global Expertise
Our international screening services are conducted by local experts who understand regional regulations and compliance requirements.
Fast Turnaround
Most checks completed within the specified turnaround times, with real-time status updates throughout the process.
Compliance Focused
All screening processes comply with local data protection laws and international standards.