The Anadolu Courthouse and translating court documents
The İstanbul Anadolu Courthouse is in Kartal, and cases from most of the Asian side are heard there. As a result, many translation requests from Kartal involve court documents: having a divorce decree recognised abroad, recognition or enforcement of a foreign court decision in Türkiye, and foreign-language evidence or witness statements.
For recognition or enforcement of a foreign judgment in Türkiye, the court usually asks for the original or a certified copy, its apostille and a certified translation. Get the list of documents the court or your lawyer needs in writing; a missing annex may mean a new translation later.
Apostille and translation order for court decisions
If a decision issued by a Turkish court is to be used abroad, the apostille is issued by the Justice Commission at the courthouse. If the decision is final, use the copy with the finality annotation. Some countries also want the apostille translated, in which case it must be obtained before the translation. See our apostille and translation guide for details.
Document table for requests from Kartal
| Type of file | Document | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition of a divorce abroad | Divorce decree with finality annotation | Apostille obtained before translation |
| Recognition / enforcement of a foreign judgment | Foreign court decision and its apostille | All pages and annexes sent |
| Case with a foreign party | Petitions, expert reports, evidence | The translation format the court requires |
| Power of attorney for someone abroad | Power of attorney | Which country the consular or notary certification happens in |
Getting here from Kartal and contacting us
Kartal lies on the M4 metro line, Marmaray and the D-100; the M4’s Hastane-Adliye stop serves the courthouse. For requests from Kordonboyu, Soğanlık, Yakacık, Uğur Mumcu, Atalar and Topselvi, send the document first on WhatsApp or by email. If there is a hearing or filing deadline, mention it in your first message.
Frequently asked questions
Who should translate documents for a case at the Anadolu Courthouse?
Courts usually want a translation by a sworn translator, and sometimes notarization as well. Follow what the court’s letter asks for.
I will use my divorce decree abroad. In what order should I proceed?
Get the decree with its finality annotation, have it apostilled by the Justice Commission at the courthouse, then have the decree and apostille translated together. Check the destination country’s rules separately.
Do you have a branch in Kartal?
No. Our office is in Küçükbakkalköy, Ataşehir. We receive documents from Kartal digitally and arrange physical handover by appointment.
This page is for general information only. Confirm the document and certification requirements with the institution you are applying to, and share their current list of requirements with your translation request.