Signature Circular — Turkey Notarisation & Apostille. This guide focuses on the document issued in Turkey, its notarial preparation where needed, and the Turkish apostille route for overseas use.
İmza Sirküleri
Which document to prepare: Signature Circular
For corporate signatory checks, prepare the Turkish imza sirküleri identifying authorised representatives. Distinguish this document from an individual signature declaration, imza beyannamesi.
Details to check: Company and representative names, signing powers, joint or sole authority, term and the notarial reference.
Turkey notarisation: Signature Circular
Use the complete Turkish notarial act or an authorised notarial copy. The apostille authenticates the relevant notary\’s signature and seal.
Sworn translation may be necessary when the destination authority requires another language. A Turkish notary may need to certify the translation or a private document, but this is not a universal prerequisite for apostilling an original public record. Some multilingual civil-status extracts may be accepted without translation. Check the required language, document format, notarial wording and sequencing before paying for unnecessary steps.
Turkey apostille: Signature Circular
Turkish administrative documents are normally handled by the relevant governor\’s office (valilik) or district governor\’s office (kaymakamlık). Judicial documents are handled through the designated judicial commissions at courts. Some documents can go directly to the competent authority without prior notarisation. Others—particularly private instruments and certain translations—may need notarial preparation. Do not assume that every document must pass through a Turkish notary.
Preparation and submission
- Identify the issuing authority and obtain the complete document with all relevant pages and endorsements.
- Match names and document details to the recipient\’s instructions; identify the correct original, official extract or certified copy.
- Arrange any required translation and Turkish notarial certification before submitting the relevant signature or seal for apostille.
- Keep the apostille attached to the document or retain the complete digitally signed file; organise submission and delivery in the required format.
Request a document review
Send Ginkgo Advisory a clear scan, the destination country, the receiving organisation\’s instructions, the required language and your deadline. Ask for an itemised quotation covering the relevant translation, Turkish notary, apostille and delivery stages.
Frequently asked questions
Signature Circular — Which version of the document is needed?
For corporate signatory checks, prepare the Turkish imza sirküleri identifying authorised representatives. Distinguish this document from an individual signature declaration, imza beyannamesi.
Signature Circular — Is Turkish notarisation required?
Use the complete Turkish notarial act or an authorised notarial copy. The apostille authenticates the relevant notary\’s signature and seal.
What is needed for a quotation?
Send Ginkgo Advisory a clear scan, the destination country, the receiving organisation\’s instructions, the required language and your deadline. Ask for an itemised quotation covering the relevant translation, Turkish notary, apostille and delivery stages.
Official sources and guidance
- HCCH — Apostille Convention countries
- HCCH — Türkiye competent authorities
- Türkiye — Translation and notarisation requirements
- Signature Circular — MERSİS