Only the Court, when the Bulgarian Court has international competence according to Art. 4, 7, 10, 11 of Regulation 650/ 2012. The Local Court at the latest address of the deceased is locally competent to consider the application about issuing the European Certificate of Succession. If there is not such an address – at the latest address of the deceased, or before the Regional Court of Sofia in compliance with Art. 627e of the Civil Proceedings Code.
1. In your legal system, which authorities or delegates of public authority can issue authentic instruments in accordance with Article 3 (1) (i) of Regulation 650/2012?
