What it means for you
A translation made by anyone else — however good — is usually not accepted for official use. For court and registry purposes the translation is normally also notarised after it is made.
Commonly confused with
A certified translation from your own country is not automatically equivalent. Turkish practice looks for a translator sworn in Türkiye, or a translation legalised through the consulate.
Where you meet this word
On every foreign document that enters a Turkish file, right after the apostille step.
Statute: Notary Law No. 1512
How we help with this: Hiring a Turkish lawyer from abroad
