Burak Ünal, Founder & Sworn Translator (English, French) · Updated
What is usually translated, by procedure
A guide to what is commonly asked for. The office handling your file has the final word, and requirements change, so confirm the current list with it.
| Procedure | Documents usually translated | Usually requested |
|---|---|---|
| Family residence permit | Marriage certificate, children's birth certificates | Apostille or legalization in the issuing country, then sworn translation and notarization in Turkey |
| Marriage in Turkey | Birth certificate, certificate of no impediment, passport | Apostille or legalization abroad, then sworn translation and notarization |
| Work permit | Diploma, passport, professional licences where required | Apostille abroad, then sworn translation and notarization |
| Turkish citizenship | Birth and marriage certificates, documents from the home country | Apostille or legalization abroad, then sworn translation and notarization |
| Driving licence conversion | Foreign driving licence | Sworn translation and notarization |
| Notary transactions (power of attorney, property, vehicle) | Passport | Notarized passport translation |
| Recognition of a foreign divorce | Foreign court decision and its finality certificate | Apostille, sworn translation and notarization |
Who translates and certifies your documents
Burak Ünal
Founder & Sworn Translator (English, French)
- Sworn translator (English, French), Istanbul Courts, 2025 - registration no. 582
- Registered sworn translator at Beyoglu 10th and 13th Notaries
Get a quote for your document
Send a photo or scan by WhatsApp or email, or use the quote form. We reply with the price and delivery time, usually the same business day.
The order of steps
- 1
Certify the document where it was issued
Most foreign documents must first carry an apostille from the issuing country, or consular legalization if that country is not party to the Hague Apostille Convention. This cannot be done in Turkey.
- 2
Sworn translation into Turkish
A sworn translator registered with a Turkish notary translates the document, including the apostille, and signs and stamps the translation.
- 3
Notarization
A Turkish notary certifies the translation. Most Turkish offices ask for this.
- 4
Submit
You submit the original, its apostille and the notarized translation to the office handling your file.
Names in Latin and non-Latin scripts
Your name must read the same way in every document. We follow the spelling in your passport, which is what Turkish offices match against. If your documents are in Arabic, Persian, Russian, Chinese or another non-Latin script, tell us the passport spelling of every name before we start, including parents' names.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a translation made in my home country?
In most procedures Turkish offices ask for a translation by a sworn translator in Turkey, notarized by a Turkish notary. If you already have a translation made abroad, ask the receiving office whether it accepts it before relying on it.
Do I need to come to the office?
Not to start. Send a clear scan or photo by WhatsApp or email for the quote and the translation, and we will tell you whether the notary needs to see the original for your document.
How long does it take?
Common documents such as passports and civil status certificates are often translated and notarized the same day. Longer or rarer documents take longer, and we confirm the time with the quote.
Which languages do you translate into Turkish?
We translate into Turkish from 15 languages, including English, Arabic, Russian, Persian, German, French, Spanish and Chinese. Each language page lists the documents typical of the countries that use it.
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