A power of attorney for Turkiye, signed in the US.

Need someone to act for you in Turkiye while you're in the US? A power of attorney (vekâletname) can be signed at a Turkish consulate, or before a US notary and then apostilled. Which route fits depends on the matter. Title-deed (tapu) transactions are often treated differently, and consulates differ on ID and other details, so it pays to check before you sign.

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   Two routes

   Consulate, or US notary plus apostille.

   • At a Turkish consulate, by appointment on konsolosluk.gov.tr
   • Before a US notary, then apostilled by the state
2. 02

   Route 1 · Consulate

   Prepared and signed at the consulate.

   You attend in person. For property, vehicle and divorce matters, bring two passport-style photos. ID rules differ between consulates, so check yours.

3. 03

   Route 2 · US notary

   Notary, county clerk, apostille.

   Signed before a US notary, certified by the county clerk where required, then apostilled by the state. A Turkish translation is usually needed in Turkiye.

4. 04

   Title-deed matters

   Property is often treated differently.

   Some consulates say a POA for title-deed (tapu) transactions should be issued at the consulate rather than through the apostille route. Ask before you sign.

5. 05

   For a sale or purchase

   Be specific about the transaction.

   • Give the agent's full name, Turkish ID number and date of birth
   • The agent cannot also be the buyer or seller
   • The original must physically reach the agent in Turkiye