Turkish Marriage Certificate Translation
Uğur Arı — sworn translator, Istanbul · Updated October 14, 2026
Turkish marriage certificates (evlilik cüzdanı / aile cüzdanı) are translated into certified English for USCIS spousal petitions (I-130), CR-1/IR-1 immigrant visa applications (U.S. Department of State, consular processing) and other immigration uses. Certified PDF by email. From 850 ₺ (≈ $17.99).
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Turkish marriage documents
Evlilik cüzdanı — the original marriage booklet issued at the civil ceremony by the municipality. Contains spouses' names, TC identity numbers, date and place of marriage, and official registration number. May be 4–8 pages; which pages you submit is set by your application requirements.
Aile cüzdanı — the updated family booklet, which replaces the older format and may include children's records. Same legal standing as the evlilik cüzdanı for USCIS purposes.
Nüfus kayıt örneği — a civil registry extract from the Directorate of Population (Nüfus Müdürlüğü) that records the marriage event. Commonly submitted to USCIS as evidence of marriage when the booklet is unavailable.
Common uses
- I-130 — Petition for Alien Relative (spousal)
- CR-1 / IR-1 — Spousal immigrant visa (Department of State, consular processing)
- K-3 visa / K-1 fiancé visa follow-up
- I-485 adjustment of status
- N-400 naturalization (proof of marriage)
- Social Security spousal benefits
Versions you may have
A Turkish marriage record may be the evlilik cüzdanı / aile cüzdanı (booklet), an evlenme kayıt örneği from e-Devlet, or the multilingual Formül B. Whether a multilingual extract still needs translation is decided by the receiving authority — see Formül A/B/C. If you use an e-Devlet PDF, the barcode/QR image itself is not translated; the Turkish verification statements are translated, and codes and numbers are kept exactly as they are.
Who translates your documents
Your Turkish documents are translated by Uğur Arı, a sworn English–Turkish translator (yeminli mütercim) whose oath is recorded at the Kartal 12th (Istanbul) and Gebze 19th Notary Offices. The signed translator’s declaration on your translation carries the same name.
You write to me directly — on WhatsApp or by email, in English or Turkish — from your first question to any correction. There is no call center or intermediary account manager. Who is Uğur Arı
If there is an error in the translation
Spelling, name or number errors caused by my translation are corrected free of charge, and I send the corrected certified PDF again. This also applies when USCIS points out such an error, for example in a Request for Evidence (RFE): send me the notice together with the translation. Before delivery I check the spelling of names and confirm it with you where needed.
Errors in the source document itself, content changed afterwards, or new requests are quoted separately. Acceptance cannot be guaranteed: USCIS decides on the application, and I am responsible for a complete and accurate translation of your document. Terms of service
What Turkish marriage documents does USCIS accept?
Commonly submitted: certified English translations of the evlilik cüzdanı, aile cüzdanı, or the nüfus kayıt örneği showing the marriage event — each with the translator's signed declaration. USCIS decides whether the evidence is sufficient for your case.
What is a Turkish evlilik cüzdanı?
The evlilik cüzdanı is the Turkish marriage booklet — a small booklet issued at the civil ceremony, containing spouses' names, TC identity numbers, and marriage registration details.
Do I need to translate the entire booklet?
Which pages you submit is set by your application requirements. You can send the whole booklet for review; I state the translation scope and price in writing. I do not give application advice or suggest leaving parts untranslated.
Do I need an apostille on a Turkish marriage certificate for USCIS?
Not for the translation: 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) asks for a full English translation with the translator's certification and does not mention an apostille. An apostille may be required for other purposes such as Social Security benefits or civil proceedings.
What is the difference between an evlilik cüzdanı and a nüfus kayıt örneği for USCIS?
The evlilik cüzdanı is the marriage booklet issued at the civil ceremony. The nüfus kayıt örneği is a civil registry extract from the Directorate of Population that records all family events including the marriage. Either can be submitted; follow your form instructions. The nüfus kayıt örneği is easier to obtain via e-Devlet and consolidates all records in one document.
Requirements vary by petition type and institution. This is general information — confirm with your immigration attorney.
- 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3) translations; (b)(4)–(5) supporting and original documents (eCFR) →
- USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 1, Part E, Ch. 6 — Evidence (E. Translations) →
Checked 10 October 2026. The rule asks for a full English translation, certified by the translator as complete and accurate, and the translator’s certification of competence; the Policy Manual adds that a summary translation is not acceptable. USCIS decides whether evidence is accepted.