Notarial services for foreigners in Turkey: the complete guide

Power of attorney

Foreigners in Turkey may grant powers to anyone (an agent or attorney-in-fact) to act on their behalf as principal. According to Turkish law, a power of attorney is an official document: it must be prepared by a Notary Public, and the principal must sign it before the notary.

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Rental agreement

In Turkey there is normally no obligation to execute a rental agreement before a notary public. However, foreigners in Turkey usually need a notarized rental agreement in order to meet the requirements of the Immigration Office when applying for a residence permit.

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Corporate procedures

Although there is detailed information on invest.gov.tr about starting a business in Turkey, those procedures are carried out smoothly only with a consultant.

Read the full guide: company formation in turkey: notarial steps for foreign partners

Prenuptial agreement (marriage contract)

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Preliminary contract for real estate sale

A preliminary contract for a real estate sale is an official document assuring a future sales agreement: a preliminary agreement aimed at the main sale planned for a future date, which gains official status through the notary public.

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Declarations and affidavits

Any declaration signed before a notary is a document declaring that a certain condition is accepted by the declarant. Another statement commonly signed by foreigners at notaries is the affidavit of support, generally used by another foreigner during a residence permit application.

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Notarized passport translation

Beyond the procedures above, there are many other transactions foreigners can carry out at notary publics in Turkey. During any official procedure in Turkey, the foreigner must have an officially translated and notarized copy of their passport.

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Bureaucratic procedures in Turkey and at foreign missions change from time to time. Before you act, we recommend confirming the current requirements with the institution you are applying to. We are glad to check with you which documents need a notarized translation.