Power of attorney from abroad for Turkey
The route for your power of attorney
Choose where the power of attorney will be issued and what it is for. You will see the steps and the powers the text should contain.
Have the text checked before your appointment; a missing power can only be added later with a new power of attorney.
Power of attorney from abroad for Turkey: consulate, apostille and translation
Power of attorney from abroad for Turkey can be given in two ways: it is drawn up in Turkish directly at a Turkish consulate or embassy, or it is drawn up by a notary in the country where you live and an apostille is added by that country's competent authority. In countries that are not party to the Apostille Convention, legalisation by the foreign ministry and the Turkish consulate is needed instead. A power of attorney in a foreign language is translated by a sworn translator in Turkey and certified by a notary. The powers should match the purpose, and title deed transactions require a power of attorney with a photograph.
Power of attorney from abroad at a Turkish consulate
The consular sections of Turkish embassies and the consulates general issue powers of attorney in the same way as a notary in Turkey. A power of attorney issued at a Turkish consulate is used in Turkey without any further legalisation or apostille. Appointments are usually booked through the consulates' online appointment system.
- Passport or identity document
- Turkish identity number, for Turkish citizens
- The power of attorney text prepared by your lawyer
- A recent biometric photograph for powers relating to title deeds
Power of attorney before a foreign notary with an apostille
Notarisation
A notary in your country draws up the power of attorney, including the powers and your Turkish lawyer's details, or certifies your signature.
Apostille
The competent authority of that country adds an apostille. Which authority is competent differs from country to country.
Translation in Turkey
A sworn translator translates the power of attorney and the apostille into Turkish, and the translation is certified by a Turkish notary.
Use
The power of attorney is submitted to the court, the land registry or the relevant authority.
Countries that are not party to the Apostille Convention
If the notary's country is not party to the Hague Apostille Convention, the document is first legalised by that country's foreign ministry and then by the Turkish consulate. Iran is one example. In these cases it is usually quicker to have the power of attorney drawn up directly at the Turkish consulate.
Types of power of attorney for Turkey
- Litigation power of attorney: for court proceedings; special powers such as settlement, waiver, acceptance, withdrawal and collection (ahzu kabz) must be stated expressly. See litigation for foreigners in Turkey.
- Title deed power of attorney: must include a photograph; see title deed transfer by power of attorney.
- Company power of attorney: for formation and trade registry matters; see company formation in Turkey.
- Power of attorney for administrative matters: for residence, citizenship and entry ban applications and administrative cases.
What the text of the power of attorney should contain
- Your lawyer's name and office details, exactly as in their own documents
- Your name exactly as in your passport, and your passport number
- Powers limited to the purpose; powers to sell or collect money only where necessary
- Where needed, the right to appoint a substitute (tevkil)
Revoking a power of attorney
You can revoke a power of attorney at any time through a notary or a consulate and have the revocation served on the attorney. For title deed powers in particular, it is worth considering revocation once the transaction is complete.
Power of attorney from abroad for Turkey: frequently asked questions
Where can I sign a power of attorney for Turkey while abroad?
At a Turkish consulate or embassy, or before a notary in your country; a notarial power of attorney needs an apostille.
Does a power of attorney issued at a consulate need an apostille?
No. A power of attorney issued at a Turkish consulate is valid in Turkey without further legalisation.
What kind of power of attorney does the land registry require?
One with your photograph that expressly includes the power to buy or sell.
Does the power of attorney need to be translated?
If it is not in Turkish, yes: it must be translated by a sworn translator and certified by a notary in Turkey.
This guide is based on the official legislation of the Republic of Türkiye and was last updated on .
This page provides general information and is not a substitute for legal advice on a specific case. No particular outcome of any application or proceeding is promised.
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