Notarised Translation

A notarised translation is a translation made by a sworn translator and then certified by a notary public. Notarial certification is required in a significant portion of title deed, citizenship, company formation, marriage and court procedures.

The most common cause of delay in the certification process is the original or a certified copy of the document not being available, along with discrepancies in the spelling of names. At BKT we plan the translation, the notarial certification and, where needed, the apostille so that no stage holds up another.

Who is it for?

• Foreigners carrying out title deed and property transactions
• Those preparing citizenship and residence permit files
• Those setting up a company with foreign shareholders or opening a branch
• Couples submitting documents for marriage procedures
• Those submitting foreign documents to a court or enforcement file
• Those preparing Turkish documents for use abroad

Required documents

The list below is for a typical case. Additional documents may be requested depending on your nationality, the type of application and the practice of the relevant authority; the definitive list is given to you in writing at the initial consultation.

• The original of the document or a notarised copy
• Passport or identity document (for the spelling of names)
• The institution and the procedure the document is for
• An apostille on documents issued abroad
• A power of attorney, if the matter is handled by a representative

The process step by step

1. 1

   Determining the level of certification

   We establish whether a sworn translation is sufficient for your procedure, or whether notarial certification and an apostille are needed.

2. 2

   Sworn translation

   The document is translated and checked by a sworn translator.

3. 3

   Notarial certification

   The translation is certified at the competent notary office.

4. 4

   Apostille / legalisation

   If the document is to be used abroad, the apostille or consular legalisation process is carried out.

5. 5

   Delivery

   Certified copies are delivered, with additional copies prepared if needed.

Common mistakes

• Expecting notarial certification without bringing the original document
• Trying to obtain the apostille after the translation and certification
• Obtaining a single certified copy and then having to submit the same document to more than one institution
• Not matching the spelling of names and titles to the identity document
• Missing the deadline in procedures where the certification date has a validity period