Apostilled documents in Nottingham for use in Turkey

Nottingham apostille for Turkey: processed by the FCDO Legalisation Office after certifying at the Nottingham Register Office.

Nottingham → Turkey

Hague Members

Destination Turkey

Destination status Hague Convention member

Issued by The Legalisation Office (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)

Standard turnaround Up to 25 working days, plus postage

Information validated 19 August 2026

Complete Guide

Nottingham Apostille for Turkey

How to obtain an apostille in Nottingham for legal documents bound for Turkey, with all official steps explained.

In this guide

Apostille versus embassy legalisation for Turkey
Turkey's Hague status & what it means
The Nottingham to Turkey route step by step
Requirements specific to Turkey

Apostille versus embassy legalisation for Turkey

Turkey recognizes apostilles as the only certification needed for British official papers like birth, marriage or death certificates. There is no need for further embassy legalisation when you have the apostille. What you need for an apostille for Turkey begins with getting a fresh copy from the original authority – never send your only original. For example, Nottingham Register Office in The Council House provides certified copies of birth, marriage or death records they hold. This means you can keep your personal certified copy safe at home while the register office sends the fresh copy directly to London for the apostille.

Turkey's Hague status & what it means

Since joining the Hague Convention in 2004, Turkey has recognized apostilles on all British documents without requiring further legalization. The apostille from United Kingdom to Turkey serves as full proof of the signature's validity and the authority of the signatory. This streamlined process replaces the old chain of certifications with one standardized stamp. Records that would have taken weeks to legalize through multiple steps now move with just the apostille.

The Nottingham to Turkey route step by step

First, obtain a fresh certified copy of your civil record from Nottingham Register Office, located at Old Market Square. They charge an official fee for this service, with the exact amount visible on their website or when you make a request. Next, mail this copy to the Legalisation Office using their address in Milton Keynes. The office works by post only; there is no counter to visit in person. Finally, wait for the apostille – a separate piece of paper that will be attached to your document – to return to you by royal mail.

Requirements specific to Turkey

Turkey requires a notarised translation for any document legalisation for Turkey if the original is in English. While the apostille remains valid on the English document, the Turkish authorities need a sworn translator to convert the text. The best practice is to get the apostille first, then translate the entire bundle so the apostille's text appears on the Turkish version. There is no way around this step as receiving offices in Turkey are strict about translation rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nottingham → Turkey apostille FAQ

How do I get a Nottingham apostille for Turkey?

The Nottingham Register Office can provide a fresh certified copy of your civil record, which you can then send to the Legalisation Office. They will attach the apostille to this copy. This way, you keep your original document safe at home. The process is done entirely by post to the Milton Keynes address, as there is no counter service. Once complete, the apostilled copy is returned to you by mail.

What type of documents from Nottingham can be used in Turkey?

Turkey accepts apostilled civil records like birth, marriage, and death certificates from the UK. Since Turkey joined the Hague Convention in 2004, the apostille is the only certification needed for these papers. Academic qualifications and police checks follow the same route. Business documents may need additional certification depending on their use. Start by getting a fresh certified copy from Nottingham Register Office to avoid risking your original.

How long does the full process take for Turkish use?

The Legalisation Office takes up to 25 working days to issue the apostille once they receive your documents. Add the time for postage both ways. For a quicker turnaround, some services offer a next-day option at a higher official fee. The Nottingham Register Office usually processes certified copies within a few days. Plan ahead to meet your deadline in Turkey.

Do I need any extra certifications beyond the apostille?

For Turkey, the apostille alone is sufficient for civil records. The receiving authority in Turkey may request a sworn translation of your document into Turkish. This translation is done after the apostille is attached. Some personal documents might need additional verification if required by specific Turkish authorities. Always confirm the exact requirements with the office in Turkey that will receive your papers.

How It Works

Four steps to your Turkey-ready apostille

No office visits, no queues. The entire process is handled remotely and you track every step in real time.

Prepare your document

Obtain the original document (or a certified copy) you need to use abroad, and check whether it must be notarised first.

Confirm the requirements

Verify the document is eligible for an apostille.

Submit to The Legalisation Office

The apostille is issued by The Legalisation Office, the competent authority. The government fee is £45 / document (standard postal); £40 / document next-day (registered businesses).

Receive your apostille

The authority attaches the apostille certificate, making the document valid abroad with no further embassy legalisation.

Where to go

Where Nottingham documents are certified and apostilled

These are two different offices doing two different jobs. The local register office issues the certified copy of a Nottingham birth, marriage or death record — check its current appointment rules before going. The apostille itself before use in Turkey comes from the FCDO Legalisation Office, the UK's single competent authority, which accepts documents by post rather than in person.

Nottingham Register Office

Certified copies of civil records (birth, marriage, death)

The Council House, Old Market Square, Nottingham NG1 2DT

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FCDO Legalisation Office

Issues the apostille — UK-wide, by post

PO Box 6255, Milton Keynes MK10 1XX

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