How to Obtain an Apostille Stamp from the Turkish Authorities

In Turkey, it is often necessary to apostille certain documents, such as birth and marriage certificates, for use in foreign countries. An apostille is a certification that is added to a document to verify its authenticity and make it legally recognized in other countries.

To apostille documents in Turkey, individuals must first obtain an official copy of the document from the relevant authorities. For example, birth certificates can be obtained from the Civil Registration Office (Nüfus Müdürlüğü) and marriage certificates can be obtained from the Marriage Registration Office (Evlendirme Dairesi).

Once the official copy of the document is obtained, it can be taken to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Dışişleri Bakanlığı) to be apostilled. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has an office in Ankara, as well as government offices that can do the apostille in other cities (kaymakamlik).

The requirements for obtaining an apostille on a document in Turkey depend on the type of document and the country where it will be used. In general, individuals will need to provide the original document, along with a copy of their passport or national identity card. Other requirements may vary depending on the specific circumstances.

Official translation of documents in Turkey can be done through several different channels. One option is to use a professional translation service, which can provide translations in multiple languages. These services are available in major cities across the country, and many also offer online translation services.