1. Fast, Secure and Lawyer-Supervised Apostille & Legalization Services 

Bıçak Law provides professional international apostille and document legalization services across Turkey. We process most documents within 1–2 working days, offering reliable, transparent and internationally compliant solutions for individuals and corporations worldwide. Whether you are preparing documents for immigration, study abroad, international trade, corporate registration, or court proceedings overseas, our legal team ensures that your documents are properly authenticated for use abroad.

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2. What Is an Apostille?

An apostille is an official certification issued under the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents. Turkey joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 29 September 1985.

An apostille confirms:

• The authenticity of the signature
• The capacity of the person signing the document
• The authenticity of the seal or stamp

It does not validate the content of the document itself. Once apostilled, the document is legally recognized in all member states of the Hague Convention without further embassy or consular legalization.

3. Who Needs Apostille Services?

3.1. Individuals

You may need an apostille if you are:

• Applying for a visa or residence permit abroad
• Getting married outside Turkey
• Studying abroad
• Submitting criminal record checks
• Using a Turkish power of attorney overseas
• Handling inheritance or real estate matters abroad

3.2. Companies & Corporations

Corporate apostille services are frequently required for:

• International trade transactions
• Company formation abroad
• Foreign investment procedures
• Certification of origin or free sale
• Corporate powers of attorney
• Commercial litigation abroad
• Cross-border mergers and acquisitions

Our firm regularly assists international businesses requiring secure and rapid legalization of corporate documents.

4. Documents We Apostille

We provide apostille services for almost all documents issued in Turkey.

4.1. Personal Documents

• Birth Certificates
• Marriage Certificates
• Divorce Decrees
• Death Certificates
• Criminal Records
• Civil Status Certificates
• Adoption Documents
• Passports
• Driver Licenses

4.2. Educational Documents

• Diplomas
• Transcripts
• Academic Certificates
• Equivalence Certificates

4.3. Corporate & Commercial Documents

• Articles of Incorporation
• Trade Registry Extracts
• Certificates of Good Standing
• Commercial Invoices
• Chamber Registration Certificates
• Tax Certificates
• Corporate Powers of Attorney
• Authorization Letters

4.4. Judicial Documents

• Court Judgments
• Prosecutor Decisions
• Notarized Documents
• Criminal Court Records

If you are unsure whether your document qualifies, contact us for a free assessment.

5. Apostille Process in Turkey – Step by Step

We manage the entire procedure under lawyer supervision.

Step 1 – Document Review: We review your document to confirm eligibility and whether notarization or translation is required.

Step 2 – Notarization (If Required): Certain documents must be notarized before apostille. We arrange certified translation and notary procedures where necessary.

Step 3 – Submission to Competent Authority: Depending on the document type, apostilles are issued by:

• Governorships (Valilik)
• District Governorships (Kaymakamlık)
• Ministry of Justice
• Heavy Penal Courts
• Judicial Commissions

Step 4 – Apostille Issuance: The apostille certificate is attached to the original document.

Step 5 – International Delivery: We ship your apostilled documents worldwide via registered or express courier.

6. Apostille for Documents to Be Used in Non-Hague Countries

If the destination country is not a party to the Hague Convention (e.g., UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, etc.), additional legalization procedures apply. In such cases, the process includes:

1. Notarization
2. Governorship Apostille
3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs approval
4. Embassy or Consulate legalization

We manage the full chain legalization process on your behalf.

7. E-Apostille System in Turkey

Turkey introduced the e-Apostille system in 2019 through PTT. Currently, it applies primarily to:

• Criminal records
• Court decisions

Additional document categories are gradually being integrated into the system. Our team advises whether your document qualifies for electronic apostille or requires traditional certification.

8. Why Choose Bıçak Law for Apostille Services?

✔ Over 25 years of legal experience
✔ Lawyer-supervised process
✔ 1- 2 working day completion (98% of cases)
✔ Transparent pricing
✔ No hidden fees
✔ Secure handling of sensitive documents
✔ Worldwide express courier service
✔ Privacy protection
✔ 100% Money Back Guarantee

With thousands of documents processed monthly, individuals and corporations entrust us with their most important legal documents.

9. Pricing & Turnaround Time

Our apostille services start from 150 USD per document (Excluding VAT 20%, government fees and shipment costs.)

Most documents are completed within 24–48 hours. Certain documents may require additional time if signature verification is needed. In such cases, we keep clients fully informed.

10. Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be physically in Turkey? No. We handle apostille procedures remotely. You may send documents via courier.

Can you apostille foreign documents? Foreign documents must be apostilled in their country of origin. If already apostilled, we can assist with further procedures in Turkey if needed.

Do documents need translation? Some documents require certified translation and notarization before apostille. We handle this process.

How long is an apostille valid? The apostille itself has no expiration. However, some countries impose validity limits depending on document type.

What if my country is not party to the Hague Convention? We provide full legalization services including Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Embassy approval.

Ready to Apostille Your Documents? Avoid delays, rejections and costly mistakes. Apostille procedures can be rejected if handled incorrectly.

Let our legal team manage your documentation securely and efficiently.

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