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Registration of a marriage in Türkiye: checklist

Report your marriage to the correct diplomatic mission on time and with the required documents; complete the apostille and translation for applications in Türkiye.

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1. Determine the responsible diplomatic mission

Select the Turkish diplomatic mission responsible for the state where the marriage took place; applications with Formül B may be made to any diplomatic mission in the country.

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Counsellor for Labor and Social Security – WashingtonConsulates and Embassies · District of ColumbiaCall Directions
Counsellor for Religious Services – WashingtonConsulates and Embassies · District of ColumbiaDirections

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Marriage registration

1. Determine the responsible diplomatic missionSelect the Turkish diplomatic mission responsible for the state where the marriage took place; applications with Formül B may be made to any diplomatic mission in the country.
Embassy of Türkiye in WashingtonConsulates and Embassies · District of Columbia Counsellor for Labor and Social Security – WashingtonConsulates and Embassies · District of Columbia Counsellor for Religious Services – WashingtonConsulates and Embassies · District of Columbia All (45)
2. Report the documents within 30 daysSubmit or send the marriage document issued by the foreign authority to the diplomatic mission within 30 days at the latest.
Embassy of Türkiye in WashingtonConsulates and Embassies · District of Columbia Counsellor for Labor and Social Security – WashingtonConsulates and Embassies · District of Columbia Counsellor for Religious Services – WashingtonConsulates and Embassies · District of Columbia All (45)
3. Prepare the required documentsPrepare the original or a certified copy of the marriage document, a photocopy, and the spouses' identity documents.
Embassy of Türkiye in WashingtonConsulates and Embassies · District of Columbia Counsellor for Labor and Social Security – WashingtonConsulates and Embassies · District of Columbia Counsellor for Religious Services – WashingtonConsulates and Embassies · District of Columbia All (45)
4. Check additional documentsAttach the foreign spouse's birth certificate or a document showing the required identity information, and a surname petition if applicable.
Embassy of Türkiye in WashingtonConsulates and Embassies · District of Columbia Counsellor for Labor and Social Security – WashingtonConsulates and Embassies · District of Columbia Counsellor for Religious Services – WashingtonConsulates and Embassies · District of Columbia All (45)
5. Make an appointment or apply by mailFor an in-person application, make an appointment through konsolosluk.gov.tr; for a mail application, send the petition and required documents.
Embassy of Türkiye in WashingtonConsulates and Embassies · District of Columbia Counsellor for Labor and Social Security – WashingtonConsulates and Embassies · District of Columbia Counsellor for Religious Services – WashingtonConsulates and Embassies · District of Columbia All (45)
6. Complete the apostille and Turkish translationIf you will apply to a civil registry office in Türkiye, obtain an apostille for the U.S. document and have it translated into Turkish by a sworn translator.

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