Legal assistance and notarial acts: distinct roles
Hukuk&Co is not a notary office, apostille authority or consulate. The appointed lawyer may advise on a document’s purpose, review wording and coordinate an agreed process. Notarisation, signature certification, official copies and other formal acts remain with the authority legally entitled to perform them.
Begin by identifying who will receive the document, in which country and for which transaction. A court, bank, company registry and land registry may need different wording, attachments or formalities. Confirm the receiving body’s requirements before arranging signatures or certification.
Powers of attorney for individuals and companies
A power of attorney should match the proposed instruction. Litigation, divorce, property transactions, inheritance and corporate matters can require different authority. Broad wording is not a substitute for checking the specific task, identity details and any special powers.
For a company, confirm the person authorised to sign, the supporting corporate records and the intended recipient. Where a document is made abroad, discuss the appropriate consular or foreign-notary route before execution. Whether the principal must attend personally, and what identification or supporting documents are needed, must be confirmed with the relevant authority.
Apostille, legalisation and documents crossing borders
An apostille and consular legalisation are not interchangeable labels for the same universal process. The applicable route depends on the issuing country, destination, document type, relevant agreements and the receiving body’s requirements. Not every document needs the same chain of certification.
Legal assistance may include reviewing the proposed route and coordinating the required steps with the authorised provider. An apostille concerns authentication formalities; it should not be presented as approving the document’s contents or guaranteeing that a transaction will be accepted.
Foreign public documents may also need a Turkish translation and relevant certification arrangements. Translator, notary, courier and official charges should be identified separately. Foreign-law advice and overseas certification must be handled by the appropriate provider.
A practical document workflow
First confirm the intended use and obtain the recipient’s requirements. Then review the draft, names and authority to sign. Agree the sequence for execution, translation, certification and delivery before incurring external costs. Check whether the recipient needs an original, a certified copy or another format.
An agreed engagement may include drafting assistance, document review, liaison with a notary or translator and follow-up within an authorised scope. It does not imply that a lawyer can replace the signatory’s attendance or obtain certification from an authority that lacks jurisdiction.
What to prepare and what to agree
Identify the document, issuing and destination countries, intended institution, transaction and deadline. List available identification and company-authority records without sending sensitive copies in an initial public enquiry. Explain any spelling differences, expired documents or earlier rejection.
The appointed lawyer confirms the legal work, any attendance or representation, responsibilities of external providers, professional fees and separate costs. No guaranteed appointment, certification date or acceptance is promised.
Questions before you begin
Does Hukuk&Co perform notarisation?
No. Official notarial acts are performed by the authorised notary or other competent authority. The agreed legal service may cover preparation, review and coordination.
Can I issue a power of attorney from abroad?
A suitable consular or foreign-notary route may be available. Country, document wording, authentication, translation and the receiving institution’s requirements must be checked before signing.
Does every document require an apostille?
No. Requirements depend on the document, countries, applicable arrangements and intended use. Confirm the specific route rather than assume a standard sequence.
Official references and editorial status
- Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs — consular questions
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs — document authentication information
General information, not an individual legal opinion. Service availability, responsible lawyer and content require confirmation before public launch. Reference review: 2 November 2026. No representation or outcome is established by an enquiry.