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The Translation Office Connecting You to the World

In Kızılay, Ankara, our Turkish sworn translators cover 60+ languages. We handle sworn translation, notarized translation, and apostille. Start below.

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Who We Are

Ankara's Translation Agency Since 2016

Balkan Tercüme Bürosu has been translating official documents for individuals and businesses in Kızılay since 2016. When you need a translation agency in Ankara for your official procedures, we match your documents directly with a translator familiar with the subject.

For files like visa applications, education equivalency, citizenship applications, or commercial contracts, you need a translator who meets the expectations of the receiving authority. We take care of the paperwork that requires sworn translation.

  • Walk-In or Email Bring your documents to our Kızılay office in person or send them by email to get started immediately.
  • Wide Language Coverage We provide sworn translation services in 60+ languages for your official applications, working with Turkish sworn translators.
  • Notary and Apostille Follow-Up We take care of the notarization and apostille procedures required by Turkish authorities for your translated documents.
  • Interpreting Support We organize simultaneous interpreting teams for business meetings, official talks, and international congresses.

About Balkan Tercüme Bürosu

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Sworn Translation, Notarized Translation, and Apostille Legalization

For official applications, a translator's signature might be enough, or you might need a notary certification or an apostille. The institution processing your application always decides which approval is mandatory.

Purpose and approving authorities for certification levels
Process Description When Is It Required? Who Does It?
Sworn Translation A sworn translator signs the document to declare it is an accurate translation. Often enough for basic document requests by universities and official institutions. Sworn Translator
Notarized Translation A notary public officially certifies the sworn translator's signature and authority. Frequently required for documents submitted to government bodies. Notary Public
Apostille Verifies the signature and seal on a Turkish public document so it is recognized in other member countries. Required when submitting a Turkish document to an institution in a Hague Convention country. Relevant Authority

Legalization by Destination

  1. Translate & Sign A sworn translator translates your document into the target language and signs it with a wet signature.
  2. Notarization A notary public certifies the translator's signature, giving the document official status.
  3. Foreign Legalization The final legalization step depends on the destination country's treaties.

    Apostille An apostille is attached, removing the need for consular procedures in Hague Convention countries.

    Consular Legalization Depending on the destination country, you may need approval from the governorate, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or the relevant consulate.

Because our office is in Ankara, we can follow up on all necessary legalization procedures, including ministry and embassy approvals.

Acceptance criteria vary by institution. To avoid delays, we recommend confirming current approval requirements with the authority receiving your documents.

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Ask us directly which approvals your document might need based on its type and destination country.

Our Translation Services

We handle the written and spoken translation of your personal and corporate documents. Once the translation is complete, we follow up on the legalization procedures on your behalf.

Sworn Translation for Visa, Education & Official Applications

The receiving institution decides which documents are required and their approval rules. We handle the sworn translation of files you prepare for visas, equivalency, or company formation, working with the right translators.

Frequently Translated Documents

  • Civil Registry Extract
  • Diploma & Transcript
  • Power of Attorney & Consent Form
  • Court Decisions
  • Corporate Agreements
  • Passport & ID
  • Medical Reports
  • Trade Registry Gazette
  • Criminal Record

Education & Equivalency

  • Student & University Applications

    We frequently translate academic registration documents such as acceptance letters, transcripts, statements of purpose, and reference letters.

  • YÖK Diploma Equivalency

    Foreign diplomas, transcripts, course contents, or thesis abstracts submitted to the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) for recognition.

  • MEB School Equivalency Translation

    We translate report cards, leaving certificates, and diplomas for primary, middle, or high school students applying to the Ministry of National Education (MEB).

Visa & Citizenship

  • Foreign Visa Applications

    We translate documents that consulates may request, such as title deeds, payslips, bank statements, and civil registry records.

  • Immigration, Residence & Citizenship

    Birth and marriage certificates, criminal records, and previous residence permits are common examples for these procedures.

Health & Treatment

Corporate & Legal

  • Foreign Company Formation

    Corporate documents like the trade registry gazette, signature circulars, articles of association, and tax certificates.

  • Inheritance & Succession

    We translate files such as wills, certificates of inheritance, death certificates, and property records using appropriate legal terminology.

Vehicles, Military & SGK

  • Foreign Driver's License Exchange

    We translate the foreign documents required to exchange a driver's license obtained abroad for a Turkish one.

  • Foreign Vehicle Import

    Records such as vehicle registration certificates, customs documents, insurance policies, and invoices for foreign-plated vehicles.

  • Overseas Military Service

    Covers documents like work permits, residence cards, and employment contracts prepared by Turkish citizens living abroad for their paid military service procedures.

  • SGK Foreign Pension Borrowing

    We translate insurance premium statements, service certificates, and other documents proving work periods abroad for Social Security Institution (SGK) retirement applications.

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For Expats and Businesses

Turkish Translation in 60+ Languages

Whether you are moving, studying or doing business, we translate your official documents with sworn translators in Turkey.

Turkish Sworn Translation
  • Sworn Translators
  • We Handle Notary & Apostille
  • Based in Ankara

How Are Translation Prices Set?

For document translations, we base the cost on the character count, using the standard unit of 1,000 characters. We quote the translation fee and certification costs as separate items before we begin. Interpreting services are priced based on the project details.

  • Language Pair The languages involved. Pricing depends on the specific language combination.
  • Character Count The number of characters in your document. We use this directly to determine the translation volume.
  • Document Type The nature of the document. Standard paperwork and specialized legal or medical texts have different requirements.
  • Legalization Type Official procedures like sworn translation, notarized translation, or apostille legalization.

Notary fees follow the official government tariff. Apostille and similar legalization fees are set by the respective institutions, not by our office.

Cost and Time Summary

  • Translation Fee Based on character count
  • Notarization Based on official tariff
  • Apostille Based on institution fees

We clarify the scope and cost of the translation as much as possible before starting.

During office hours, we usually share the price and delivery time within 15 minutes.

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How It Works

Here is how your documents are processed, from the moment you send them to us until the final delivery.

01

Send Your Documents

To start, bring your documents directly to our office or send them by email.

  • Our Kızılay Office Visit our office during weekday working hours without an appointment.
  • Send by Email Send your digital files to info@balkantercume.com.
02

Price and Delivery Time

We review your paperwork to determine the scope of the job. We tell you the cost and delivery time before we start translating.

03

Approval & Assignment

Once you approve the price, we start immediately. We assign the right sworn translator for your document's content and translate the text accurately.

04

Legalization

When needed, we follow up on legalization procedures like notary and apostille approval on your behalf.

05

Delivery

We deliver your finished documents using your preferred delivery option.

  • Digital PDF
  • Wet-Signed Printed Copy
  • Pick Up at Kızılay Office
  • Ankara Courier
  • Domestic Shipping

Delivery times are set per job. We serve clients across Turkey, not only in Ankara.

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Multilingual Events

Simultaneous Interpreting, Interpreter Teams, and Equipment Rental

We provide simultaneous interpreting for meetings in and outside Ankara so participants can listen in their own language. Depending on your needs, we can supply interpreters, provide equipment rentals, or both.

Audio signal path for simultaneous interpreting

Rented Equipment

  1. PODIUM Speaker Microphone The speaker's voice travels from the microphone to the booth.
  2. BOOTH Interpreting Team They hear the audio through headphones and speak the translation into the console. Interpreting Team
    • Remote & Hybrid Off-site attendees listen via phone or computer.
  3. EMITTER Transmission Distributes the translation from the booth to the receivers in the hall.
  4. RECEIVER Headset The participant puts on the headset and selects the language.
  5. LISTENER Target Language Hears the speech simultaneously in their native language.

Simultaneous & Consecutive

We interpret the spoken word for audiences at business meetings, congresses, and training sessions. We use simultaneous or consecutive interpreting depending on the event format.

Simultaneous Interpreting

Interpreter Teams

We choose interpreters familiar with the meeting's sector and topic. We supply interpreters for on-site events as well as remote and hybrid meetings.

Interpreting Services

Equipment Rental

We rent out tabletop or full-size enclosed interpreter booths and other hardware. On the event day, we set up the devices, run sound checks, and provide technical support in the hall.

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Why Balkan Tercüme Bürosu?

Since 2016, we have translated personal documents and corporate projects. For every job, we prioritize the text's subject field, language quality, and data security.

Sworn Translator Network

Your translations are handled by notary and court sworn translators. We match your documents with a translator familiar with the terminology of your field.

Quality & Revision

We offer language quality and revision services for written translations. Your corporate or technical texts are translated while preserving field-specific concepts.

Data Security

We do not share your personal, legal, or commercial data without your consent. We sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) upon request before starting a job.

Legal Texts and Hearings

Translators familiar with legal terminology handle case files, corporate contracts, and power of attorney documents. We prepare your court submissions and official applications requiring notarized translation, using translators who specialize in this field.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to your questions about translation, pricing, and legalization procedures below.

What is the difference between sworn translation, notarized translation, and apostille?

A sworn translation is translated and signed by a sworn translator. The receiving institution may ask a notary public to certify this translation, which we call a notarized translation. For the document to be valid in a country that is party to the Hague Convention, an apostille may be required. Review the necessary steps on our document legalization page.

Can you follow up on notary and apostille procedures for me?

Yes, with your authorization, we take care of the official approval procedures on your behalf. We follow up on the notarized translation step, as well as legalization at the governorate, district, or consulate level as required by the authorities for your translated documents.

How is the translation fee calculated, and when can I get a price?

Prices depend on the language pair, document type, required certification, and the character count based on a 1,000-character unit. When you send your documents during weekday office hours, we usually provide the cost and delivery time within 15 minutes. Get a quote to start immediately.

Do you provide same-day translation for urgent documents?

Yes, we can deliver urgent documents on the same day, depending on translator availability and the working hours of official authorities for procedures requiring certification. Once we review your file, we give you a clear delivery time. Get a quote directly for cost and timeframe details.

I am not in Ankara. How can I send you my documents?

Send your files directly by email to info@balkantercume.com. If the receiving authority requires the original document, their specific submission rules apply. We deliver your finished and certified documents by courier within Ankara, and ship them to addresses elsewhere in Turkey.

Do I need an appointment to bring documents to your office?

You do not need an appointment. Walk into our Kızılay office on weekdays between 09:00 and 18:00 to hand over your documents and start your procedures face-to-face. Find our full address in the office section.

Do you provide simultaneous interpreting for meetings or conferences?

Yes, we plan interpreter teams in the required languages for your international events, business meetings, and congresses. If needed, we also organize the rental of technical systems like booths and headsets. Talk to our team for simultaneous interpreting details specific to your event.

Which languages do you translate, and do you translate between languages other than Turkish?

We provide translation services in 60+ languages with Turkish sworn translators. We evaluate translation requests between two non-Turkish languages on a case-by-case basis. Find all the languages we translate on our page.

Can I get an interpreter at official institutions or notaries in Ankara?

Yes, we assign interpreters for official procedures involving non-Turkish speakers. For each request, we confirm the availability of interpreters who meet the specific authority's rules. Find more information on our sworn interpreting for notary transactions page.

What should I look for when choosing a translation office for my official documents?

You should check that the office works with sworn translators, can follow up on certification procedures for you, and explains costs clearly up front. A translation office suited for your job should know the receiving authority's rules and guide you properly. Get a quote from us to learn the cost and delivery time for your specific documents.

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Balkan Tercüme Kızılay Office

Office Address

Balkan Tercüme Bürosu
Kızılay Mah., Şehit Adem Yavuz Sok., Menekşe Apt. No: 3/1, 06420 Çankaya/Ankara

Secondary Phone +90 850 304 13 32

Office Hours

  • Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00
  • Weekend Closed

Visit our office without an appointment during weekday office hours. Bring your documents and talk to us face to face.

Send your documents directly by email. We deliver finished documents by courier within Ankara and ship them to addresses elsewhere in Turkey.

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