Notary public fees in Turkey are set each year by the Ministry of Justice through the official Notary Fee Schedule (Noterlik Ücret Tarifesi), published at the start of every calendar year. Taking into account Turkey’s current inflation and revaluation rates, here is how costs are expected to be structured in 2026:

Estimated 2026 Notary Fees for a Power of Attorney

Rather than a single flat fee, notary costs in Turkey are built up from several line items: document paper charges, the transaction fee itself, and applicable taxes.

Type of Power of Attorney (PoA)	Estimated Fee Range (2026)	Notes
General Litigation PoA	1,250 TL – 1,600 TL	For a single individual with standard authorisations.
Divorce PoA	1,400 TL – 1,800 TL	Slightly higher because a photo and specific declarations are required.
Corporate / Legal Entity PoA	2,000 TL – 3,500 TL	Costs rise due to the need for a signature circular and authority verification.
Vehicle Sale / Real Estate PoA	1,500 TL – 2,200 TL	Depends on the level of detail and number of pages.

Factors That Affect the Final Cost

Several variables can push your notary bill up or down. It is worth being aware of these before your appointment:

1. Length and Complexity of the Document: The longer the PoA text, the higher the drafting charge. This is particularly relevant for documents sourced from abroad or those containing a long list of specific authorisations.
2. Number of People Granting the PoA: When several people grant authority at the same time — for example, three heirs executing a PoA together — the stamp duty and court fees multiply accordingly.
3. Photograph and Attachments: Scanning and certifying a photograph adds a small but real extra charge.
4. Sworn Translator Fee: If you are a foreign national who does not speak Turkish, a sworn translator must be present at the notary public by law. Their fee is charged separately and typically ranges from 1,000 TL to 2,500 TL on top of the standard notary fee.

Attorney’s Fee (Professional Legal Fee)

It is important to understand that what you pay the notary public covers only the cost of producing the official document — not your lawyer’s professional services. The attorney’s fee for handling your case is determined separately, based on the following:

• Minimum Fee Schedule (AAÜT — Avukatlık Asgari Ücret Tarifesi): Lawyers in Turkey are legally prohibited from charging below the minimum rates set in this schedule. The 2026 minimums serve as the baseline for any fee negotiation.
• Bar Association Recommended Rates: The relevant local bar association — such as the Antalya Bar Association (Antalya Barosu), which covers Alanya — publishes a recommended fee guide that many lawyers use as a reference.

Important reminder: Always keep your notary receipt. Because this cost counts as a procedural expense (yargılama gideri), you may be entitled to recover it from the opposing party if your case succeeds.

2026 Complete Guide: Granting a Power of Attorney to a Lawyer in Turkey

Handling legal matters through a qualified professional is one of the most effective ways to protect your rights in Turkey. The key tool that authorises a lawyer to act on your behalf is a power of attorney (vekaletname). In 2026, the process combines traditional notary procedures with an increasingly integrated digital infrastructure. Here is a step-by-step breakdown of how it works today.

1. How to Grant a Power of Attorney to a Lawyer

In 2026, there are two main routes available in Turkey:

• In Person at a Turkish Notary Public: You can visit any notary public (noter) in Turkey with your national ID card or passport and complete the process on the spot.
• Through a Turkish Consulate (if you are abroad): Turkish citizens and foreign nationals living outside Turkey can have a PoA drawn up through the notarial services department of a Turkish consulate or embassy.

2. Documents and Requirements (2026 Update)

What you need to bring depends on the type of PoA:

• General Litigation PoA: Your Turkish national ID card or a valid passport is all you need.
• PoA with Special Authorisations (divorce, title deed/TAPU transfers, company formation):
  • Photograph requirement: For PoAs covering divorce or real estate transactions, you will need 2 recent biometric photographs taken within the last six months. Many notaries can now match photographs digitally at the time of the appointment.
  • Spouse’s details: For a divorce PoA, you must declare your spouse’s full name on the document.
• Companies and Legal Entities: If the PoA is to be granted on behalf of a company, the notary must be presented with an original signature circular and authorisation document — or a live MERSİS (the Turkish trade register system) query confirming the signatory’s authority.

3. The Process for Foreign Nationals — and When You Need an Apostille

If you have a legal matter in Turkey but live abroad, you have two practical options:

1. Apostille on a Locally Drafted PoA: You can have a PoA drawn up by a notary public in your own country, then have an Apostille stamp affixed to it. Once that is done, the document must be translated by a sworn translator and certified before it is valid in Turkey. This is similar in principle to how apostilled documents work across Hague Convention countries — the Turkish courts and authorities will accept the document once it clears these steps.
2. Attending a Turkish Notary with a Sworn Translator: If you are in Turkey but do not speak Turkish, the law requires a sworn translator to be present throughout the signing process at the notary public. This is a strict legal requirement, not a formality — the notary will not proceed without one.

4. A Note on 2026 Notary Fees

Notary fees are updated every year by the Ministry of Justice. Based on 2026 projections:

• The cost of a standard General Litigation PoA varies depending on the number of pages and the specific authorisations included. You can check the current tariff on the day of your appointment via the Union of Turkish Notaries (Türkiye Noterler Birliği) website.
• Practical tip: If you want to authorise more than one lawyer, listing them all on a single PoA is considerably more cost-effective than preparing a separate document for each one.

5. Digitalisation and Remote Processes

By 2026, the integration between the e-Devlet (Turkey’s e-government portal) and the Union of Turkish Notaries (TNB) systems has advanced significantly. You can now handle certain preparatory steps online — such as booking an appointment and drafting the document text in advance. However, the signing stage still requires your physical presence at a notary public or consulate, as Turkish law requires this to confirm that you are acting of your own free will.

6. Key Points to Watch Out For Before You Sign

• Scope of Authority: Read the authorisation clauses carefully before signing. Think about whether you want to limit your lawyer’s powers — for example, whether they can settle the case on your behalf or collect money owed to you (ahzu kabz — authority to receive payments).
• Right of Revocation: You can revoke a PoA at any time by issuing a formal notice of revocation (azilname) at a notary public. Bear in mind, though, that if you revoke without good reason, you may still be liable for your lawyer’s professional fee.
• Sub-delegation Authority (Tevkil): If you want your lawyer to be able to instruct another lawyer to act on your behalf — for example, for a hearing in a different city — the PoA must expressly include a tevkil (sub-delegation) clause. Without it, they cannot do so.

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Disclaimer: This article is provided for general information purposes only. For advice specific to your own situation, please consult a lawyer registered with the Antalya Bar Association (Antalya Barosu), which covers the Alanya region.