Registering a divorce decree at the Turkish courts

    • Your Identification

      If you are a Turkish Citizen, you have to bring your Turkish ID. If you are NOT a Turkish Citizen, you have to bring a valid passport.

    • Your Photos

      2 photos for each POA application. Acceptable size is 2 inches by 2 inches.

Your Turkish ID (nüfus cüzdanı/hüviyet) has to have a Turkish ID number. If your ID does NOT have a Turkish Identification number, please inquire us.

    • Your Agent’s Information

      Your agent’s information including his/her first and last name, his/her Turkish ID no if s/he is a Turkish citizen, his/her passport number, birth date and place, nationality if s/he is not a Turkish citizen, his/her bar number and bar location if s/he is an attorney.

    • Turkish Consulate Processing Fee

      $100 cash for each POA application. The Consulate fee is calculated at the Turkish Consulate and the Consulate fee is payable in cash only. Most POA’s cost between $50-$80.

We recommend you to bring a copy of your agent’s Turkish ID if your agent is a Turkish citizen; a copy of his/her passport if your agent is NOT a Turkish citizen.

    • A Turkish <-> English Translator

      Your translator must be a Turkish citizen. We offer Turkish <-> English translator services for non-Turkish speakers.

    • Your Spouse’s Information

      Your former spouse’s first and last name as stated in his/her Turkish records, and his/her Turkish ID number.

We recommend you bring a copy of your former spouse’s Turkish ID and a copy of your marriage certificate.

ARE YOU NOT SURE IF YOUR DOCUMENTS ARE ENOUGH?

Contact us for a complimentary document review for your power of attorney application for divorce decree. We are experienced on dissolution of marriage cases (Boşanma) as well as divorce decree registration at the Turkish courts (Tanıtma Mahkemesi’nde Boşanma).

P.S.: IF YOUR DIVORCE IS FINALIZED AT THE UNITED STATES COURTS,

You may need to submit your finalized divorce decree to the Turkish Family Court. On most cases, your finalized divorce decree needs to be translated and Apostilled. We recommend you consult with your lawyer, so that your documents would be complete.

WE ARE SPECIALIZED ON DIVORCE DECREE TRANSLATIONS AND OBTAINING AN APOSTIL STAMP.

Did you know that you can issue a Limited Power of Attorney for Divorce without going to the Turkish Consulate?

Contact TranslatorTurkish.com for more information.

For more information about Power of Attorney applications, please contact the Turkish Consulate, Los Angeles.

  • 6300 Wilshire Blvd.,Suite 2010, Los Angeles, CA 90048

    consulate.losangeles@mfa.gov.tr

    T: +1 (323) 655-8832

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