Declarations
Articles: 5,8,10,15,16
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Text of the declarations:
Declaration on Article 5, paragraph 3
The Republic of Bulgaria requires the document, which is to be served, to be written in or accompanied by a translation into the Bulgarian language.
Declaration on Article 8, paragraph 2
The Republic of Bulgaria declares that within Bulgarian territory foreign diplomatic and consular agents may effect service of judicial and extrajudicial documents only upon nationals of the State which they represent.
Declaration on Article 10
The Republic of Bulgaria objects to the use of the channels of transmission for service mentioned in Article 10 of the Convention.
Declaration on Article 15, paragraph 2
The judge gives judgment provided that all certificates under Article 15, paragraph 2, are available.
Declaration on Article 16, paragraph 3
The Republic of Bulgaria will not accept applications for relief concerning judgments under paragraph 1 of this article after the expiration of one year following the date of the judgment.