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Apostille from Türkiye to Italy

Apostille works

At a glance

Can a document from Türkiye be used in Italy?

ResultApostille applies.
TürkiyeUses apostilles member since 1
ItalyUses 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 TürkiyeNot published by the office2
Last checked

Step by step

How to get a document from Türkiye ready for Italy

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Give the document, with its apostille or legalisation, to the office in Italy 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 Italy used in Türkiye, the apostille or legalisation starts in Italy. Check Italy to Türkiye

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 Italy

Is an apostille from Türkiye accepted in Italy?

Yes. An apostille from Türkiye is enough for Italy: both are members of the Apostille Convention (Türkiye since 29 September 1985, Italy since 11 February 1978). 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 Italy 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 Italy.

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 Italy also need a translation?

The office in Italy 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

  1. HCCH status table: Apostille Convention (1961)Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) · HCCH · retrieved
  2. Türkiye - Competent Authority (Art. 6)Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) · HCCH · retrieved
  3. Tasdik bilgilendirme (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye)Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye · Government · retrieved
  4. Türkiye e-Apostille noticeConsulate General of Türkiye in Guangzhou · Government · retrieved
  5. Italy - Competent Authority (Art. 6)Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) · HCCH · retrieved
  6. Apostille e legalizzazioni - Procura della Repubblica presso il Tribunale di UdineItalian Ministry of Justice, Procura della Repubblica presso il Tribunale di Udine · Competent authority · retrieved
  7. Legalizzazione documenti new - Prefettura - Ufficio Territoriale del Governo di FerraraPrefettura - Ufficio Territoriale del Governo di Ferrara · Competent authority · retrieved
  8. Legalizzazione apostille - Procura della Repubblica presso il Tribunale di TorinoItalian Ministry of Justice, Procura della Repubblica presso il Tribunale di Torino · Competent authority · retrieved
  9. Legalizzazioni ed apostille - Procura della Repubblica presso il Tribunale di BolognaItalian Ministry of Justice, Procura della Repubblica presso il Tribunale di Bologna · Competent authority · retrieved
  10. Legalizzazione documenti - Prefettura - Ufficio Territoriale del Governo di RomaPrefettura - Ufficio Territoriale del Governo di Roma · Competent authority · retrieved
  11. Legalizzazione Apostille - Procura della Repubblica presso il Tribunale di TarantoItalian Ministry of Justice, Procura della Repubblica presso il Tribunale di Taranto · Competent authority · retrieved
  12. Implementation Chart of the e-APPHague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) · HCCH · retrieved
Status
Last verified: (18 October 2026)
How it was checked
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