Two countries
Apostille from Türkiye to Germany
At a glance
Can a document from Türkiye be used in Germany?
| Result | Apostille applies. |
|---|---|
| Türkiye | Uses apostilles member since 1 |
| Germany | Uses apostilles member since 1 |
| Apostille issued by | Governors and district governors (valilikler and kaymakamlıklar)2 Presidencies of the Judicial Commissions (Adalet Komisyonu Başkanlıkları) at places with high criminal courts2 |
| Fee in Türkiye | No fee, according to the office (all documents)2 |
| Processing time in Türkiye | Not published by the office2 |
| Last checked |
Step by step
How to get a document from Türkiye ready for Germany
- Take the document issued by a Turkish authority to a governorship or district governorship, which are the offices the Ministry of Foreign Affairs names as authorised to issue apostilles.3
- For criminal record documents and court decisions issued electronically by the Ministry of Justice, apply for an e-Apostille on the eapostil.gov.tr website.4
- Since 18 December 2023, users can sign in with an e-Devlet account on turkiye.gov.tr or eapostil.gov.tr and request an e-Apostille for a criminal record document on one screen.4
- Give the document, with its apostille or legalisation, to the office in Germany that asked for it.
Situations
When the answer changes
- Private documents.A private document, such as a power of attorney or a contract, is first signed in front of a notary public, and the apostille then goes on the notary’s certificate. A copy of a public document from another country is first certified by a notary public, then apostilled.
- The other direction. For a document from Germany used in Türkiye, the apostille or legalisation starts in Germany. Check Germany to Türkiye
Note: What the apostille confirms
An apostille only confirms the signature, the role of the person who signed and any seal or stamp on the document. It does not confirm what the document says. The office that receives the document decides what it accepts.
Questions
Questions about documents from Türkiye for Germany
Is an apostille from Türkiye accepted in Germany?
Yes. An apostille from Türkiye is enough for Germany: both are members of the Apostille Convention (Türkiye since 29 September 1985, Germany since 13 February 1966). The apostille is issued in Türkiye by Governors and district governors and 1 other office. The office in Türkiye states that it charges no fee. The office in Germany that receives the document decides what else it needs. Last checked 18 October 2026 against the HCCH status table.
Who issues the apostille for a document from Türkiye?
Governors and district governors (valilikler and kaymakamlıklar) and Presidencies of the Judicial Commissions (Adalet Komisyonu Başkanlıkları) at places with high criminal courts. The apostille is always issued in the country the document comes from, not in Germany.
How much does the apostille cost in Türkiye?
The office in Türkiye states that it charges no fee. Fees can change, so check the office's own page before you apply.
Do I need to notarise a private document first?
Yes. A private document, such as a power of attorney or a contract, is first signed in front of a notary public in Türkiye. The apostille then goes on the notary's certificate.
Does Germany also need a translation?
The office in Germany that receives the document decides. Ask it before you start whether it needs a translation, and whether the translation needs its own certification.
Sources and verification
Sources
- HCCH status table: Apostille Convention (1961)
- Türkiye - Competent Authority (Art. 6)
- Tasdik bilgilendirme (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye)
- Türkiye e-Apostille notice
- Beantragung einer Apostille
- BfJ - Häufig gestellte Fragen
- BfJ - Anerkennung von Urkunden ohne Apostille
- Status
- Last verified: (18 October 2026)
- How it was checked
- Checked by our team against the sources above
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