Apostille in Turkey: What It Is and How to Get One
By Burak Ünal, Founder & Sworn Translator (English, French) · Updated 2026-07-13
An apostille certifies a public document so it is recognized in another country under the Hague Convention. Here is how it fits with translation in Turkey.
Key takeaways
- An apostille is required when a document crosses between Hague Convention countries.
- The usual flow for use abroad is sworn translation, notarization, then apostille.
- In Turkey, apostilles are issued by authorized public offices; we coordinate the whole process.
An apostille is an internationally recognized certificate that confirms the authenticity of a public document so it can be used in another country. It exists under the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961, to which Turkey is a party.
When you need an apostille
You typically need an apostille when a document issued in one Hague Convention country will be used officially in another - for example a Turkish document used abroad, or a foreign document used in Turkey.
How it works with translation
For official use abroad, documents usually need a sworn translation, then notarization, and then an apostille. We coordinate all three steps.
Where apostilles are issued in Turkey
In Turkey, apostilles are issued by the authorized public offices (such as governorships for administrative documents and courthouses for judicial documents). We handle the process for the documents we translate and notarize.
Getting help
Send us your document and the destination country, and we will tell you exactly which steps it needs. See also how to get a sworn translation.
Frequently asked questions
Is Turkey part of the Apostille Convention?
Yes. Turkey is a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
Do I apostille before or after translation?
It depends on the document and country. Foreign documents are often apostilled in the issuing country first; we advise per case.
Can you handle the apostille for me?
For documents we translate and notarize, yes - we arrange the apostille as part of the service.
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