If you're planning to use a Turkish court decision or official legal document in another country, you'll likely need an apostille in Turkey. This internationally recognized certification ensures the validity of Turkish documents abroad. Our English-speaking Turkish lawyers assist foreign clients in obtaining court apostilles in Turkey swiftly and correctly.
What is an Apostille?
An apostille is a certificate that authenticates the origin of a public document under the 1961 Hague Convention. In Turkey, apostilles are commonly required for:
- Divorce decrees
- Inheritance rulings
- Marriage and birth certificates
- Power of attorney documents
- Company registration papers
- Court decisions
How to Get a Court Apostille in Turkey
- Step 1: Obtain the certified copy of the court decision from the court clerk
- Step 2: Translate it into the desired language (if necessary)
- Step 3: Take the document to the relevant Governorate (Valilik) for apostille certification
- Step 4: Present the apostilled document to the foreign authority abroad
Who Can Request an Apostille?
Both Turkish citizens and foreign nationals can request an apostille on their legal documents in Turkey. Our Turkish law firm can handle the entire process on your behalf via power of attorney.
Which Documents Need Apostille in Turkey?
Foreigners most commonly need apostille for:
- Divorce judgments for recognition in their home country
- Inheritance certificates to claim estates abroad
- Commercial litigation decisions to enforce abroad
- Power of attorney to appoint representatives overseas
Why You Need a Turkish Lawyer
While apostille might seem like a simple bureaucratic step, errors in court documentation, translation, or the wrong authority submission can lead to costly delays. Our English-speaking lawyers in Turkey ensure full legal compliance, document accuracy, and certified translations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Can I request a court apostille remotely? Yes, our firm can represent you via a notarized power of attorney.
- Which courts issue documents eligible for apostille? Civil, criminal, and commercial courts. The document must be officially stamped and signed.
- How long does it take to get an apostille in Turkey? 1–3 business days if the document is complete and eligible.
- Can I apostille documents issued by a notary? Yes, but the apostille is issued by the District Governorate for notary papers, and by the Provincial Governorate for court rulings.
- Do I need to translate the apostille certificate? Not always. Most countries recognize the standard multilingual format. However, we can provide certified translations if needed.
- Is apostille sufficient for legal use abroad? For Hague Convention countries, yes. For others, consular legalization may be required.
- Do you offer apostille services for business documents? Yes. We regularly obtain apostilles for company formation certificates, commercial court decisions, and shareholder agreements.
- Why choose ER&GUN&ER? We are among the best law firms in Turkey with deep experience in international documentation, apostille procedures, and court certifications.
If you need an apostille for your court or legal documents in Turkey, contact ER&GUN&ER Law Firm. Our Turkish lawyers will manage the entire process, including translations, notarizations, and apostille certification.
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