What is Power of Attorney (Vekaletname) and why might I need it?

A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives a trusted person (usually a lawyer or real estate agent) the authority to act on your behalf. You might need it if you cannot be present in Turkey for all steps of the transaction, such as signing the title deed transfer documents or opening a bank account. The document is prepared and notarized by a public notary in Turkey or at a Turkish consulate abroad.