How consular legalisation works in Kocaeli
Documents for use in a country that is not party to the Apostille Convention need consular legalisation (a chain of certifications). The document is first certified by the competent Turkish authorities and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then by the destination country's consulate in Türkiye. We run this multi-step process from start to finish on your behalf.
Whether you are in Kocaeli (Marmara Region) or abroad, we take your request online and handle the notary, governorship, district governorship and consulate steps on your behalf.
The legalisation chain step by step
1) Preparing the original or a notarised copy, 2) certified and notarised translation where required, 3) certification by the competent Turkish authority, 4) certification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 5) legalisation by the destination country's consulate or embassy. Some countries additionally require a final certification by their own foreign ministry.
Typical documents and cases
- Commercial invoices, certificates of origin and export documents
- Corporate documents and powers of attorney
- Diplomas and employment certificates
- Marriage and birth certificates
- Criminal record certificates
How it works
- Send your documentUse the form or e-mail us a scan or photo of your document.
- Receive your quoteWe quote a price and timeline based on the document, languages, certifications and deadline.
- We handle the formalitiesTranslation, notary, apostille, consulate and embassy steps are managed as one file.
- Get your documentsOriginals are sent to you by courier; digital copies by e-mail.
Districts of Kocaeli
- İzmit
- Gebze
- Darıca
- Körfez
- Gölcük
Other services in Kocaeli
Consular Legalisation in other cities
- Consular Legalisation in Istanbul
- Consular Legalisation in Ankara
- Consular Legalisation in Izmir
- Consular Legalisation in Bursa
- Consular Legalisation in Antalya
- Consular Legalisation in Konya
- Consular Legalisation in Adana
- Consular Legalisation in Gaziantep
- Consular Legalisation in Mersin
- Consular Legalisation in Mugla
- Consular Legalisation in Kayseri
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to visit an office in Kocaeli?
No. Send your documents by e-mail or via the form; where originals are needed they are collected from your address in Kocaeli by courier and returned the same way.
How long does consular legalisation take?
It depends on the type of document, the destination country and the consulate's schedule. After reviewing your file we give you a realistic timeline and price.