Kaymakam Offices in Istanbul: A Bridge Between Citizens and Government Services

Kaymakam offices in Istanbul are essential pillars for completing many important administrative transactions, from document authentication to providing government services.

 In this report, we will explore the most prominent Kaymakam offices in different regions and how to reach them for easy and quick processing of transactions.

When we talk about "Kaymakam authentication" in official transactions in Türkiye, it refers to the process of authenticating certain documents or official transactions by the Kaymakam (the local government representative), making them legally recognized.

Kaymakam authentication in transactions includes several aspects:

• Personal documents: Such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, or other official documents that may be necessary for purposes like immigration, marriage, or traveling abroad.
  
  

• Company papers: Such as signing commercial contracts or legal documents for companies that need to be authenticated to be valid within Türkiye or abroad.
  
  

• International documentation (Apostille): The Kaymakam can issue an Apostille stamp on documents, a process that authenticates documents to be internationally recognized, especially if you need to use documents in other countries under the Hague Convention.
  
  

How to access Kaymakam authentication:

• You must submit the documents you want to authenticate to the Kaymakam office in the relevant district.

• You will usually need to provide copies of the original documents, along with translations if the documents are not in Turkish.

• There may be special fees for this service.

When do we need Kaymakam authentication in daily life?

• When you need official recognition of a document outside Türkiye, such as for legal or educational purposes abroad.

• If you have business or legal transactions that require official documentation from local authorities.

• When applying for immigration or visas at embassies or consulates.

In Istanbul, there are many Kaymakam (District Governor) offices in different areas, and each district has its own office. Here are some of the most well-known Kaymakam offices in Istanbul:

• Kaymakam Office in Bakırköy
  Address: Yenimahalle Mahallesi, Halkalı Cad. No: 1, Bakırköy/Istanbul
  
  

• Kaymakam Office in Fatih
  Address: Hacı Paşa Mahallesi, Fevzipaşa Cd. No: 5, Fatih/Istanbul
  
  

• Kaymakam Office in Kadıköy
  Address: Göztepe Mahallesi, Şemsettin Günaltay Cd. No: 5, Kadıköy/Istanbul
  
  

• Kaymakam Office in Şişli
  Address: Halaskargazi Mahallesi, Halaskargazi Cd. No: 246, Şişli/Istanbul
  
  

• Kaymakam Office in Üsküdar
  Address: Kısıklı Mahallesi, Çavuşdere Cd. No: 32, Üsküdar/Istanbul
  
  

• Kaymakam Office in Beşiktaş
  Address: Abbasağa Mahallesi, Barbaros Bulvarı No: 8, Beşiktaş/Istanbul
  
  

• Kaymakam Office in Beylikdüzü
  Address: Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, 4. Cadde No: 10, Beylikdüzü/Istanbul
  
  

• Kaymakam Office in Eyüp Sultan
  Address: Rami Cedit Mahallesi, Eyüp/Istanbul
  
  

• Kaymakam Office in Eminönü
  Address: Emin Ali Paşa Mahallesi, Fatih/Istanbul
  
  

• Kaymakam Office in Sarıyer
  Address: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Mahallesi, Sarıyer/Istanbul
  
  

You can visit any of these offices to authenticate documents or conduct any transaction requiring the Kaymakam's involvement. If you need more details about the available services or working hours of each office, you can visit the official website of each district or contact them directly.

Important:

Authentication from the Kaymakam can only occur after the document has been authenticated by a Notary if it requires a signature or official certification.
If the document will be used within Türkiye only, you may not need the authentication from the Governor (Vali). However, if it is to be used outside Türkiye, authentication from the Governor (or Apostille) will be necessary.

Note on the usual steps for document authentication in Türkiye in order:

• Notary Authentication (Noter):
  The first step in the authentication process is usually at the Notary, who is responsible for certifying signatures or copies of official documents. If the document requires witness signatures or certification of a copy, this is done at the Notary.
  
  

• Kaymakam Authentication (Kaymakam):
  After the document is authenticated by the Notary, the next step is authentication at the Kaymakam office. The Kaymakam verifies documents to make them officially recognized within Türkiye, especially if the documents are to be used for legal or administrative purposes. The Kaymakam ensures the document is valid and meets the necessary requirements.
  
  
• Governor Authentication (Vali):
  If the document needs to be recognized abroad, it may require authentication from the Governor. The Governor is responsible for certifying documents that will be used outside Türkiye in other countries. This step is known as the "Apostille" process.