How do I get a passport translated into English and notarized in Turkey?
Uğur Arı — sworn translator, Kartal 12th Notary Office · Updated July 24, 2026
A passport is translated into English by a sworn translator and notarized in Turkey. This certified translation is used for banking, residence permits, title deeds, marriage and applications abroad. A clear photo of the ID page is enough for the translation; only deeds signed before the notary require your presence in person.
Exceptions and special cases
For a certified translation of the passport alone, your presence is not needed — a clear photo of the ID page is enough. Deeds signed before a notary (power of attorney, declaration) require your presence in person.
Notary fees are set by the notary office and paid in Turkish lira; they are separate from the translation fee.
Step-by-step process
- 1Send the ID page
Send a clear photo of the passport's ID page on WhatsApp. Pre-check within 30 minutes.
- 2Written quote
Translation fee and any notary-fee estimate, before payment.
- 3Translation and certification
Turkish ↔ English sworn translation, then notarization in Turkey.
- 4Delivery
Delivery or dispatch of the certified document to an address in Turkey.
Do I need to be present for a passport translation?
No. A clear photo of the ID page is enough for a certified translation. Presence is required only for deeds signed before the notary.
Where is a notarized passport translation used?
For banking, residence permits, title deeds, marriage and applications abroad that require a translated ID.
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.