Notarial Services in Turkey

UT Legal offers assistance for notarial services to its UK clients that may be required during the handling of a case in the Turkish courts (such as affidavits etc.) or for extrajudicial matters (such as contracts of purchase or sale of real estate, parental deeds of transfer of real estate, succession deeds, inheritance trusts etc.). Aiming to best serve our clients, we offer our service out of our UK office in close collaboration with our office in Turkey, and consequently saving you from the inconvenience of your personal presence being required in Turkey by a local notary.

What Are Notarial Services in Turkey and When Are They Needed?

In Turkey, notarial services refer to the official certification of legal documents by a licensed notary (Noter). This process gives legal validity to contracts, declarations, or authorisations — and is often mandatory in both court proceedings and out-of-court matters.

You may need a Turkish notary in cases involving:

• Property sale or purchase contracts
• Powers of attorney
• Court affidavits or declarations
• Inheritance or succession documents
• Company incorporation or share transfers
• Parental consent forms or authorisations

Turkish notaries ensure that the signatures, contents and execution of the documents comply with local legal standards. Without notarisation, many documents are considered legally invalid for use in Turkish institutions.

Can Notarial Services Be Handled Without Travelling to Turkey?

Yes — and this is where UT Legal adds value.

Through our coordination between our London and Istanbul offices, we help UK clients complete Turkish notarial procedures remotely. All we need is:

• A properly prepared power of attorney or document
• Signature in front of a UK notary public
• Apostille (legalisation) by the UK Foreign Office

Once these steps are done, we manage everything locally in Turkey — saving you the cost and disruption of flying there.

This is especially helpful in situations such as:

• Selling inherited or owned property in Turkey
• Opening succession or probate procedures
• Representing you in Turkish courts
• Handling business transactions or share transfers
• Finalising family or custody agreements

What Does a Turkish Notary Do?

A Turkish notary is a public official who verifies, certifies, and formalises legal documents. Their role includes:

• Confirming the identity of the signatories
• Ensuring the content meets Turkish legal standards
• Preparing or certifying contracts and declarations
• Providing certified translations and copies
• Registering documents where necessary

In property sales or inheritance, for example, the notary’s confirmation is what gives legal force to the transaction.

Which Documents Commonly Require Notarisation in Turkey?

The most common documents include:

• Powers of attorney for real estate, court cases or bank matters
• Real estate sale or purchase contracts
• Inheritance declarations
• Company formation or amendment documents
• Debt or loan acknowledgements
• Consent forms for minors (e.g. travel or custody)
• Certified translations of foreign documents

We assess your situation and tell you exactly what needs notarisation — and then manage the full process on your behalf.

How UT Legal Helps with Notarial Services for UK Clients

We offer a seamless, end-to-end service:

• Bilingual document drafting and certified translation
• Coordination with UK notaries and Apostille services
• Submission to Turkish notaries for certification or legalisation
• Representation in Turkey using the notarised power of attorney
• Handling real estate sales, probate, or legal filings entirely on your behalf

This allows you to fulfil your legal obligations in Turkey efficiently — without the need to travel or speak Turkish.

Frequently Asked Questions: Notarial Services

Do I need to translate UK documents before using them in Turkey

Yes. All documents must be translated into Turkish by a sworn translator and notarised before submission to Turkish authorities.

What is an apostille and when is it needed?

An apostille is a certification under the Hague Convention that validates a foreign public document. Most UK documents intended for Turkish legal use require an apostille.

How long do Turkish notarial procedures take?

Most can be finalised within a week once the apostilled documents reach Turkey.

Can I sell a property in Turkey with a notarised power of attorney?

Yes. This is a common service we provide, especially for inheritance or overseas property sales.