In Turkey, certain documents such as birth certificates and marriage certificates need to be apostilled for use in foreign countries. An apostille is a certification that confirms the authenticity of a document and makes it legally recognized in other countries. To apostille a document in Turkey, individuals must first obtain an official copy of the document from the relevant authorities, such as the Civil Registry Office (Nüfus Müdürlüğü) for birth certificates and the Marriage Registry Office (Evlendirme Dairesi) for marriage certificates. The next step is to take the official copy of the document to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Dışişleri Bakanlığı) or Kaymakamlik Offices to be apostilled. The specific requirements for obtaining an apostille may vary depending on the type of document and the country where it will be used, but generally, individuals need to provide the original document and a copy of their passport or national ID card.
Official translations of documents can be done through professional translation services, which are available in major cities around the country, and many offer online translation services as well. Another option is to use a government-approved translation service, such as the Translation and Interpreting Department of the Ministry of Justice (Adalet Bakanlığı Çeviri ve Tercüme Dairesi), these services are generally more expensive than private translation services, but they are recognized by the government.
Notarization of documents in Turkey is done through a notary public (noter), who is a licensed professional responsible for authenticating and verifying legal documents. Notaries can be found in most cities around the country, typically located in legal or financial services offices. To have a document notarized, individuals must present the original document and a copy of their passport or national ID card, the notary will review the document and stamp and sign it to verify its authenticity.
In conclusion, to apostille a document in Turkey, individuals must obtain an official copy of the document from the relevant authorities and take it to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Kaymakamlik Offices, the specific requirements may vary depending on the type of document and the country where it will be used. Official translations of documents can be obtained through professional translation services or government-approved translation services. Notarization of documents is done through a notary public, who will review the document and stamp and sign it to verify its authenticity.
