How do I get a Turkish birth certificate translated into English?
Uğur Arı — sworn translator, Kartal 12th Notary Office · Updated July 24, 2026
A Turkish birth certificate is translated into English by a sworn translator and, if required, notarized in Turkey; an apostille is added for use abroad. A multilingual or international civil-status extract is accepted without translation in some countries. Acceptance depends on the receiving country and institution, so confirm before you start.
Exceptions and special cases
The multilingual/international civil-status extract from the Civil Registry (Nüfus Müdürlüğü) is accepted without translation in some countries. Ask about it first depending on the destination — it can make translation unnecessary.
Whether the apostille goes on the original or on the translation depends on the receiving institution. An old or handwritten record may require a recent extract first.
Step-by-step process
- 1Send the document
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- 2Written quote
Translation fee and any notary-fee estimate, in writing before payment.
- 3Translation and certification
Turkish → English sworn translation, then notarization in Turkey if required.
- 4Apostille if needed
If the receiving institution requires it, the apostille is obtained in the document's country of origin.
Does a birth certificate need an apostille?
It depends on the receiving institution. Many require it for documents used abroad; the apostille is affixed in the country of origin.
Does the multilingual extract avoid translation?
In some countries, yes. It varies by the destination institution; confirm before ordering a translation.
Requirements and acceptance are ultimately set by the receiving institution, notary office or authority; practices vary and cannot be guaranteed. This page is general information, not legal advice.