Official checks · 7 min read
Jakub Wujec
RTA: Bulgarian transport licence check
RTA (Bulgarian Road Transport Administration) publishes domestic and international goods transport licence lists keyed by EIK. On booking day, confirm the EIK appears with the right registry line for your lane, read certified copy counts, and treat sanctions columns as review signals. Company book data alone is not a transport licence.
Key checks before you assign the load
- Match the EIK in RTA domestic and/or international goods lists.
- Confirm licence number and registry type for your lane.
- Read transport manager (PKL) where published.
- Check certified copies count against the fleet story.
- Treat sanctions and violation notes as review signals.
- Store the RTA extract with the load file date.
What the check means
RTA maintains separate public lists for international goods and domestic goods licences. Each matched EIK row can show licence number, company identity, transport manager, certified copies, and sanctions information when present.
Why this check matters
Company existence alone is not carrier verification. A company can exist and still need deeper checks before you assign a load.
- Company register activity does not prove RTA haulage rights.
- International lanes need the international goods registry line, not only domestic.
- Sanctions columns are not automatic fraud proof, but they require review.
- Zero certified copies on a fleet story needs manual confirmation.
What data can be compared
| What to compare | Compare with | Risk signal |
|---|---|---|
| EIK in RTA lists | Contracting entity | No licence row for the EIK |
| Domestic vs international registry | Lane scope | Wrong registry for the haul |
| Licence number | Carrier documents | Mismatch with emailed licence scan |
| Certified copies count | Promised fleet | Zero or far lower than claimed |
| Sanctions / violation notes | Your risk policy | Open sanctions need review |
Limits of the check
- RTA public lists are EIK-keyed; there is no plate-to-company lookup in this check.
- RTA does not replace company register or Guarantee Fund insurance with plates.
- Sanctions detail is a signal for humans, not a standalone fraud verdict.
- List freshness depends on the published RTA export version.
Red flags and common mistakes
No RTA licence row for the EIK
The company may exist without haulage rights on the published lists. Pause before cargo details go out.
International goods line missing on a cross-border lane
Domestic-only listing may not cover your EU or international haul.
Sanctions recorded against the licence row
Requires review under your compliance policy before approval.
Zero certified copies on a multi-truck story
Capacity story and register data do not line up. Clarify before loading.
How Certica includes RTA
Certica automatically collects and analyses carrier verification data, detects risk signals, and supports your decision before a load is assigned.
Certica pulls the official register as part of carrier verification, together with company, VAT, insurance when plates are provided, and domain checks. You see risk signals before pickup. The PDF is an audit trail.
For Bulgarian carriers, RTA licence lists run by EIK alongside company data, VIES, and Guarantee Fund checks when plates are provided.
- Domestic and international goods lines evaluated in the same verification.
- Official RTA extract attached when the fetch succeeds.
- Works from EIK plus country BG without a separate RTA login.
Official sources
FAQ
What is RTA for Bulgarian carriers?
RTA is Bulgaria’s Road Transport Administration. Public licence lists for domestic and international goods transport are keyed by company EIK.
How do I check a Bulgarian transport licence?
Confirm the EIK appears on the relevant RTA goods licence list on booking day, read licence number, copies, and any sanctions notes, and match the registry type to your lane.
Where are the official RTA licence lists?
https://www.rta.government.bg/bg/672
Does the company register replace RTA?
No. Company data confirms the entity. RTA confirms published haulage licence rows. You need both before you assign a load.
Related pages
Certica
Run the same checks automatically
Certica collects registry, VAT, licence, insurance, and domain data in one run, applies risk rules, and saves a PDF audit trail before you assign the load.
No card required. Results usually return in seconds to a few minutes, depending on registry availability.