Turkey is an Apostille Convention country, so a power of attorney signed before a Turkish notary and apostilled by the district or provincial governorship is generally accepted in India. Indian citizens can also sign before the consular officer at the Embassy in Ankara or the Consulate General in Istanbul. Once it reaches India, it has to be stamped within three months.
- Document route
- Turkish notary and apostille, or Indian mission attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 2h30 ahead of Turkey all year
- Recognition
- Section 33, Registration Act 1908
- Authentication
- Indian mission, or notary plus apostille
Power of Attorney from Turkey: how it works
We draft a specific power for the task, in English, and coordinate with the Turkish notary's sworn translator so that the Turkish and English texts match. For corporate powers, we check the board resolution and signing authority under the company's Turkish trade registry records.
In India, we arrange stamping and authentication or registration, and guide the attorney holder through the work.
Where speed matters, Indian citizens usually save time by signing at the Consulate in Istanbul, which avoids translation and apostille steps.
Turkish companies authorising an Indian representative for tenders or filings need a power that matches their trade registry signing authority; we review the Turkish corporate documents before drafting.
What clients in Turkey should know
- Check that the Turkish and English texts match exactly.
- Corporate powers need a board resolution.
- Revoke the power when the task is done.
Step by step from Turkey
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Turkey, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Turkey
Turkish notary and apostille, or Indian mission attestation
Work in India
Our team files, appears and follows up in India, and shares scans of everything filed.
Result and handover
Certified copies and originals are couriered to you in Turkey where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Turkey. For the law, the documents and the step-by-step procedure, read our main page on Power of Attorney, or see all services for clients in Turkey and the Inheritance & Documents practice area.
Questions from clients in Turkey
Is a Turkish apostille accepted in India?
Yes, generally.
Can I sign at the Consulate in Istanbul?
Yes, for Indian passport holders.
How long does the apostille take?
Often the same day or a few days.
Can a Turkish company appoint an Indian representative for tenders?
Yes, with a power of attorney matching its signing authority.