It is crucial for companies engaged in international business to prepare official documents accurately and validly. Translations of documents such as trade registry certificates, power of attorney, contracts, or educational documents must only be performed by sworn translators. These documents may need to be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

So, how does the authentication process of translations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs work, and why is it important for corporate firms?

1. What is the Authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?

Authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the process in which an official document issued or translated in Turkey is verified by the Ministry to be valid abroad.

• With this authentication, the official validity of the document is guaranteed at an international level.

• Institutions that will operate abroad may not accept documents that lack authentication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

2. Which Documents Require Authentication?

The documents that corporate clients most frequently need to authenticate are:

• Trade registry certificates

• Powers of attorney

• Contracts

• Court decisions

• Diplomas and educational documents

3. How Does the Authentication Process Work?

1. Sworn Translation: The document is first translated by a sworn translator approved by a notary.

2. Notary Approval: The translation is approved by a notary and gains the status of an official document.

3. Governorate / District Governorship Approval: Notarized documents are authenticated by the provincial governorate or district governorship.

4. Authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: In the final stage, the document is presented to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the authentication process is carried out.

4. Difference Between Apostille and Authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• Apostille Certification: Valid in countries that are parties to the Hague Apostille Convention, to which Turkey is also a party.

• Authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Required in countries that are not part of the Apostille system or in situations that require additional verification.

By checking the situation of the country they are working in advance, corporate firms can avoid loss of time and costs.

5. Why is it Important for Corporate Firms?

• Fast Business Processes: Incorrect documents or missing authentication can delay your business transactions.

• Official Assurance: Authenticated documents have international validity.

• Legal Security: The risk of your documents being rejected by official institutions is eliminated.

Conclusion: Facilitate Processes with Professional Service

For corporate firms, the authentication of documents to be used abroad is a critical process, not just the translation.

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