Notary fees calculator 2026
Work out how much notarisation will cost when buying property or for another transaction. The calculator includes the notary fee, VAT, the registration fee and the local acquisition tax.
How is the notary fee calculated?
The notary fee is set under the Tariff of Notary Fees to the Notaries and Notarial Practice Act. The fee is proportional, with a decreasing percentage based on the value being certified (the value of the property or the transaction).
20% VAT is charged on the notary fee (since 1 January 2007). On top of that, buying property involves a registration fee with the Registry Agency (0.1% of the value) and a local property acquisition tax, whose rate is set by each municipality (usually 2-3%).
If the notary drafts the notarial deed, the certification fee is doubled (Notaries and Notarial Practice Act (ЗННД), Art. 94(2)). It is therefore cheaper to bring a ready draft prepared by a lawyer.
Table of notary fees (point 8 of the Tariff)
| Value of the transaction | Notary fee |
|---|---|
| up to BGN 100 | BGN 30 |
| BGN 101 to 1,000 | BGN 30 plus 1.5% of the amount over BGN 100 |
| BGN 1,001 to 10,000 | BGN 43.50 plus 1.3% of the amount over BGN 1,000 |
| BGN 10,001 to 50,000 | BGN 160.50 plus 0.8% of the amount over BGN 10,000 |
| BGN 50,001 to 100,000 | BGN 480.50 plus 0.5% of the amount over BGN 50,000 |
| BGN 100,001 to 500,000 | BGN 730.50 plus 0.2% of the amount over BGN 100,000 |
| over BGN 500,000 | BGN 1,530.50 plus 0.1% of the amount over BGN 500,000 (max. BGN 6,000) |
Tariff of Notary Fees to the Notaries and Notarial Practice Act
point 8 (Section II)
Official Bulgarian text
„За издаване на нотариален акт или на договор за делба се събира такса по таблица с намаляващ процент според удостоверявания материален интерес.“
Notaries and Notarial Practice Act
Art. 85-97
Official Bulgarian text
„Нотариални такси се събират за извършване на нотариални действия. Размерите се определят по тарифа, приета от Министерския съвет.“
Frequently asked questions
❓How much is the notary fee when buying property?
Source: Tariff of Notary Fees, point 8
❓What fees are paid when buying property?
Source: Notaries and Notarial Practice Act; Tariff No. 1 to the State Fees Act; Local Taxes and Fees Act, Art. 47
❓When is the notary fee doubled?
❓Is there a maximum notary fee?
Source: Tariff of Notary Fees, point 8
❓How is the value for the notary fee set?
Important
Pravko provides legal information, but it does not replace advice from a lawyer or a notary. The local acquisition tax varies by municipality and may change. For an exact amount, contact your notary.