Certified Turkish–German Translation – in the Ruhr Area and Online

Key facts at a glance

• ✓Turkish–German and German–Turkish, certified by court-authorised translators
• ✓Civil registry extracts, certificates, divorce decrees, driving licences and diplomas
• ✓Turkish special characters such as ç, ğ, ı and ş correct in every name
• ✓Drop off without an appointment at our office in Mülheim-Styrum, right on the border with Duisburg and Oberhausen
• ✓No-obligation quote with price and delivery date before any costs are incurred

What is a yeminli tercüman – and who provides certified translations in Germany?

Yeminli tercüman is the Turkish term for a sworn translator; in Germany, depending on the federal state, these professionals are called authorised, sworn or publicly appointed translators.

In North Rhine-Westphalia, under section 33 of the North Rhine-Westphalia Justice Act (Justizgesetz NRW), translators are authorised by the court (ermächtigt) and interpreters are generally sworn (allgemein beeidigt). An authorised translator confirms with a certification statement, stamp and signature that the translation is complete and accurate. German authorities generally accept such a certified translation throughout Germany – from the registry office (Standesamt) in Duisburg to the immigration office (Ausländerbehörde) in Cologne.

Not to be confused with a certified copy: this only confirms that a copy matches the original. Certified copies are issued by the citizens' office (Bürgeramt) or a notary, not by the translation agency.

Which Turkish documents do we translate most often?

We most frequently translate civil status documents from Turkey – for weddings, the birth of a child, naturalisation or family reunification.

• Civil registry extract (Nüfus Kayıt Örneği) – for the registry office, often the full version with all entries (tam vukuatlı)
• Birth certificate (Doğum Belgesi) – find out more under Birth certificate translation
• Family booklet (Evlenme Cüzdanı) and marriage certificates – see Marriage certificate translation
• Divorce decree (Boşanma Kararı) with a note confirming that it is final (kesinleşme şerhi)
• Certificate of no impediment to marriage (Evlenme Ehliyet Belgesi)
• Driving licence (Sürücü Belgesi), for example for exchanging it for a German licence – find out more under Driving licence translation
• Diplomas and certificates for recognition, studies and job applications

Do I need an apostille for Turkish documents?

Whether an apostille is required is decided by the German office where you submit the document; it is issued in Turkey, which has been a party to the Hague Apostille Convention since 1985.

The apostille confirms the authenticity of the original document. It is affixed by the competent Turkish authority, not by the translation agency. If possible, have the apostille added before the translation. We can then translate it at the same time, saving you a second order.

German documents in Turkish: what do Turkish authorities require?

We translate German certificates, judgments and diplomas into Turkish – but you should check in advance with the Turkish office which form of certification it accepts.

Typical occasions include registering a marriage concluded in Germany or the birth of a child in the Turkish civil register, a divorce, an inheritance or the recognition of a German qualification. In Germany, the contact points are the Turkish consulates general – in North Rhine-Westphalia, for example, in Essen, Düsseldorf, Cologne and Münster. For use in Turkey, an apostille on the German original may be required, which is issued by a German authority. Whether the translation must additionally be confirmed by a Turkish notary or consulate is decided by the Turkish office. We tailor the translation to its requirements.

In brief in Turkish: Kısaca Türkçe

For Turkish-speaking readers, here is a short summary of our services in Turkish.

RAGUNATHAN tercüme bürosu Mülheim an der Ruhr şehrindedir ve Duisburg, Oberhausen, Gelsenkirchen ve Essen başta olmak üzere tüm Almanya genelinde çevrim içi hizmet verir. Mahkeme tarafından yetkilendirilmiş yeminli tercümanlarımız nüfus kayıt örneği, doğum belgesi, evlenme cüzdanı, boşanma kararı, sürücü belgesi ve diplomalarınızı Alman makamları için onaylı olarak Almancaya, Almanca belgelerinizi de Türkçeye çevirir. Belgenizin fotoğrafını veya taramasını gönderin ya da bizi arayın (+49 208 99 04 77); size ücretsiz ve bağlayıcı olmayan bir fiyat teklifi hazırlayalım.

How does the translation work – online or at our office in Mülheim-Styrum?

You can order your certified Turkish–German translation online using the form above, by email or via WhatsApp – or drop off your documents without an appointment at our office in Mülheim-Styrum.

Styrum borders directly on Duisburg and Oberhausen, so our office is quickly reached from both cities. Customers from Gelsenkirchen, Essen or Cologne can conveniently place their orders with us online. Please note: our office is in Mülheim an der Ruhr, not in the Cologne district of Mülheim. Find out more about our local services under Translation agency for Duisburg and Translation agency for Essen.

1. 01
   Submit your documents

   send a photo, scan or PDF via the form above, by email or WhatsApp – or drop them off at our office.

2. 02
   Receive a fixed price

   we give you the price and delivery date, with no obligation and usually on the same working day.

3. 03
   Translation and certification

   a court-authorised translator for Turkish translates everything in full, including stamps, barcodes and annotations.

4. 04
   Collection or delivery

   you receive the original certified translation by post or at our office, with a PDF in advance on request.

Do you also need a Turkish–German interpreter, for example at the registry office in Gelsenkirchen or at a notary? We arrange that too – find out more under Interpreter for Duisburg, Interpreter for Essen and Interpreting.

How much does a certified Turkish–German translation cost?

The cost of a certified Turkish–German translation depends on the length, type of document, delivery date and shipping; for standard documents, we give you a binding price once you have uploaded them.

A short civil registry extract is translated faster than a divorce decree of several pages with a statement of reasons. If you need several documents for the same purpose, such as all the paperwork for a wedding, it is best to combine them in one order. Costs are only incurred once you accept.

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Why RAGUNATHAN?

• Since 1986

  Experience with certified translations for registry offices, immigration offices, driving licence authorities and courts.

• ISO 9001:2015

  Processes certified by TÜV SÜD; the owner is a member of the BDÜ – the German Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators.

• Over 1,000 language professionals

  170 languages and dialects – besides Turkish, also Kurdish, Zaza and Arabic.

• In person at our office

  Drop off without an appointment in Mülheim-Styrum, Mon–Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Questions about your Turkish documents? Call us on +49 208 99 04 77 (Mon–Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm) – we will advise you free of charge.