If you’re located outside of Turkey and need to authorize a lawyer act on your behalf in legal, administrative, or financial matters within the country, issuing a Power of Attorney (PoA) is the solution
The most straightforward and legally recognized method is to make an appointment at the nearest Turkish Consulate in your country. At your appointment, you’ll need to:
Once signed, the document is immediately valid in Turkey—no apostille or further legalization is needed.
Sometimes, due to distance or appointment delays, visiting a Turkish consulate isn’t an option. In such cases, you can issue your Power of Attorney through local procedures in your own country. The steps differ based on whether your country is a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention:
Regardless of the route, the Power of Attorney will need to be translated into Turkish by a sworn translator and notarized in Turkey before it can be used in legal proceedings.
Each country has its own authorities and procedures for notarization and apostille/legalization. To assist you, we’ve compiled a country-by-country guide (listed alphabetically) explaining:
Scroll down to find your country and follow the specific steps to make sure your Power of Attorney is fully valid for use in Turkey.
1. Notarization in Afghanistan
If the PoA is written in Turkish, you may need to provide a certified translation into Dari or Pashto for the Afghan notary to proceed.
2. Legalization for International Use
Since Afghanistan is not part of the Apostille Convention, the notarized document must undergo two additional steps of legalization to be valid in Turkey.
Step 2: Legalization by the Turkish Embassy in Kabul (Or the Turkish Consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif, if closer to your location)
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA at Afghan Notary Office
√ Legalize at Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
√ Legalize at Turkish Embassy or Consulate
√ Send to your Lawyer in Turkey
1. Notarization
– Contact a local notary in your city (Tiranë, Durrës, etc.)
– Provide your valid passport or Albanian ID
– Submit the PoA draft (preferably prepared by your Turkish lawyer in Turkish)
– If the draft is in Turkish, it may need to be translated into Albanian for the notary
– The notary will officially notarize the document with a signature and stamp.
2. Apostille
Albania is a member of the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
– Once notarized, the PoA must be taken (or mailed) to the Apostille Office within the Ministry of Justice
– The apostille is affixed to verify that the notary’s seal and signature are authentic
– The apostilled PoA is now legally valid for use in Turkey.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize the PoA at a certified Albanian notary
√ Apostille the document at the Ministry of Justice of Albania
√ Send the apostilled PoA to Turkey
1. Notarization
o Prepare your PoA document in French or Arabic.
o Visit a notary office with your valid ID (passport).
o Sign the PoA in the notary’s presence. They will affix their seal and register the act.
2. Legalization
Algeria is NOT a Hague Apostille member.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA in Arabic/French
√ Legalize at Algerian MFA
√ Legalize at Turkish Embassy in Algeria
√ Send the apostilled PoA to Turkey
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Australia is a Hague Convention member.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize the PoA
√ Apostille from DFAT
√ Send the apostilled PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Austria is a member of the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize the PoA at a certified Austrian Notaries
√ Apostille the document at Landesregierungen
√ Send the apostilled PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Belgium is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Visit a Belgian notary with ID and PoA draft
√ Notarize the document
√ Apostille at FPS Foreign Affairs
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Brazil is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize the POA
√ Apostille at same Cartório
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey for your lawyer (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Bulgaria is a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA with a registered notary
√ Submit to Ministry of Justice for apostille
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
– A Canadian notary public or Commissioner of Oaths (depending on province).
– In Quebec: A notary (Chambre des notaires) or lawyer (Barreau du Québec).
2. Apostille
Canada is party to the Apostille Convention.
For most provinces (e.g., ON, BC, AB):
– Global Affairs Canada (Ottawa) – For federally issued/notarized documents.
– Provincial authentication offices (e.g., Official Documents Services in Ontario).
For Quebec:
Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie (MRIF).
Key Tip: Check processing times (e.g., Global Affairs Canada takes ~15 business days; provinces may be faster).
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize the PoA with a local notary public
√ Submit the document at Global Affairs Canada for apostille
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Legalization
China is not a party to the Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize at Chinese Notary Office
√ Legalize at MFA of China
√ Legalize the document at a Turkish Consulate in China
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
– Prepare your PoA document in Croatian or Turkish.
– Visit a Croatian notary public with valid identification (e.g., passport or Croatian ID).
– The notary will verify your identity, witness your signature, and affix their official seal to the document.
– If the PoA is in Turkish, a certified translation into Croatian may be required.
2. Apostille
Croatia is a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize the PoA with a Croatian notary public.
√ Obtain an apostille from the municipal court or Ministry of Justice.
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Czechia is a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize the PoA with a Czech notary public.
√ Obtain an apostille from the appropriate authority (Notarial Chamber, Ministry of Justice, or Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
√ Send the apostilled PoA to Turkey for legal use.
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Denmark is a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Book appointment with local city court notary
√ Notarize the PoA
√ Obtain apostille from Ministry of Foreign Affairs
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Legalization
Egypt is not a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA in Arabic
√ Legalize at Egyptian MOFA
√ Legalize at Turkish Embassy
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Finland is a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize the PoA via public notary at DVV
√ Obtain apostille from DVV
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
France is a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA via licensed notaire
√ Obtain apostille from Court of Appeal
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
o Prepare the PoA in English.
o Visit a registered notary or commissioner with your ID and PoA draft.
o Sign in person and have the document notarized.
2. Legalization
Ghana is not a party of the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Legalize at MFA of Ghana
√ Legalize at Turkish Embassy
√ Send the final PoA to Turkish Lawyer (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
Germany is a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA via Notar
√ Obtain apostille from designated state authority
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
Notaries Public appointed by the Central or State Governments
Draft the PoA in English.
Sign in presence of a notary public.
Some states may require registration at Sub-Registrar’s office for property matters.
India is a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Obtain apostille from MEA
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey for your lawyer (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Legalization (Apostille not available)
Indonesia is NOT a party to the Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Legalize at Indonesian MFA
√ Final legalization at Turkish Consulate
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Legalization (Apostille not available)
Iran is NOT a party to the Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA at Iranian notary office
√ Legalize at MFA
√ Final legalization at Turkish Consulate
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Legalization (No Apostille)
Iraq is NOT a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA in Arabic
√ Legalize at Iraqi MOFA
√ Authenticate at Turkish Consulate
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Israel is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Apostille from MOFA
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey for your Turkish Lawyer (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Italy is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Apostille from Prefettura
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Japan a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Apostille from MOFA
√ Send the final PoA to your lawyer in Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Legalization
Jordan is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Apostille from Jordan MFA
√ Legalize at Turkish Embassy
√ Send the final PoA to your lawyer in Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Kazakhstan is a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Apostille from Ministry of Justice
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Legalization
Kuwait is not a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA in Arabic
√ Legalize at Kuwait MFA
√ Legalize at Turkish Embassy
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Legalization
Lebanon is not a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA in Arabic
√ Legalize at Lebanese MoFA
√ Legalize at Turkish Embassy
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
The Netherlands is a Hague Apostille Convention member.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Apostille at Rechtbank
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
The Norway is a Hague Apostille Convention member.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize at Statsforvalteren
√ Apostille at same office
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Pakistan officially joined the Hague Apostille Convention on March 8, 2023, which means documents (including Power of Attorney) no longer require MOFA + Embassy legalization if they are Apostilled.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Apostille at MOFA
√ Send to your lawyer in Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
Prepare PoA in Arabic.
Visit a registered notary office with valid identification.
Have the document notarized and recorded.
2. Legalization (No Apostille)
Palestine is NOT a party to the Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA in Arabic
√ Legalize at Palestinian MOFA
√ Legalize at Turkish Embassy/Consulate
√ Send to your lawyer in Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Poland is a Hague Apostille Convention member.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Apostille from MFA
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Romania is a Hague Apostille Convention member.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Apostille from Prefect’s Office
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Serbia is a Hague Apostille Convention member.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Apostille from Ministry of Justice
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Legalization (No Apostille)
Sierra Leone is NOT a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Legalize at MFA
√ Authenticate at Turkish Consulate
√ Send the final PoA to your Turkish Lawyer (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Slovakia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Apostille from Ministry of Justice
√ Send the final PoA to your Turkish Lawyer (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Slovenia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Apostille from District Court
√ Send the final PoA to your Turkish Lawyer (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
South Africa is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Apostille at High Court Registrar
√ Send the final PoA to your Turkish Lawyer (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
South Korea is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Apostille from MOFA
√ Send the final PoA to your Turkish Lawyer (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Spain is a Hague member.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Apostille from Ministry of Justice
√ Send the final PoA to your Turkish Lawyer (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Legalization (No Apostille)
Sudan is NOT a Hague Apostille Convention member.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Legalize at Sudan MFA
√ Authenticate at Turkish Embassy
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Sweden is a Hague Apostille Convention member.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Apostille from Notarius Publicus
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Switzerland is a Hague Apostille Convention member.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Apostille from Cantonal Chancellery
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
State Notary Offices under the Ministry of Justice of Turkmenistan
2. Legalization (No Apostille)
Turkmenistan is NOT a party to the Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Legalize at MFA
√ Authenticate at Turkish Embassy
√ Send the final PoA to your Turkish Lawyer (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
Ukraine is a Hague Apostille Convention member.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Apostille from Ministry of Justice
√ Send the final PoA to your Turkish Lawyer (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille (Not Applicable)
UAE is NOT a Hague Apostille member.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Legalize at MOFAIC
√ Authenticate at Turkish Consulate
√ Send the final PoA to your Turkish Lawyer (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
UK is a Hague Apostille Convention member.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Apostille from FCDO
√ Send the final PoA to your Turkish Lawyer (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Apostille
USA is a Hague Apostille Convention member.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Apostille from Secretary of State
√ Send the final PoA to your Turkish Lawyer (Emailing scanned document is enough)
1. Notarization
2. Legalization (No Apostille)
Uzbekistan is NOT a party to the Hague Apostille Convention.
3. Summary of Checklist
√ Notarize PoA
√ Legalize at MFA
√ Authenticate at Turkish Embassy
√ Send the final PoA to Turkey (Emailing scanned document is enough)
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