Power of Attorney

Notary public fees in Turkey for 2026, how to grant a power of attorney to a lawyer, what documents you need, and what foreign nationals must know about sworn translators and the Apostille process.

Granting a power of attorney (PoA) to a lawyer in Turkey is a formal, notarised process subject to strict requirements in 2026 — whether you are in Turkey or abroad. This guide explains everything you need to know.

Documents required to grant a power of attorney (PoA) to a lawyer in Turkey: visit a notary public with your ID. For divorce proceedings, bring two photos and state your spouse’s name. Companies need a signature circular. PoAs issued abroad require an Apostille.

If you obtained a divorce abroad, the judgment has no automatic effect in Turkey. You will need either recognition proceedings (to update civil records and allow remarriage) or full enforcement of foreign judgment proceedings (if the divorce order also covers alimony, child custody, or compensation). This article explains both routes, the required documents, and how Turkish law (MÖHUK, Law No. 5718) governs the process.

To appoint a lawyer in Turkey you need a notarised power of attorney (PoA). The notary fee in 2024 is 490 TL. Divorce and real estate PoAs require two passport photos. If you are abroad, your PoA must carry an Apostille stamp to be valid in Turkey. Power of attorney in Alanya.