English Translation/U.S./Family Registry

Turkish Family Registry Translation
Nüfus Kayıt Örneği / Aile Kütüğü

Uğur Arı — sworn translator, Istanbul · Updated October 14, 2026

Short answer

The Turkish nüfus kayıt örneği is a comprehensive civil registry extract that USCIS frequently requests for family-based immigration petitions. It requires a specialist translator — registry codes, abbreviations, and Osmanlı-era place names are not in standard dictionaries. Certified PDF by email. From 850 ₺ (≈ $17.99).

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What the document contains

The nüfus kayıt örneği records an individual's complete civil registration history, including:

  • Full name, TC kimlik no (national identity number)
  • Date and place of birth (often includes Osmanlı-era village names)
  • Parents' names, TC identity numbers, and birthplaces
  • Siblings and their civil records
  • Marriage record (cilt no, aile sıra no, evlenme tarihi)
  • Divorce record if applicable
  • Military service status (askerlik durumu)
  • Death record if applicable
  • Registry codes: cilt (volume), hane (household), aile sıra no (family sequence number), sayfa (page)

Why it's hard to translate

The nüfus kayıt örneği uses a registry format that evolved from Ottoman civil registration. Place names may be historical names that no longer exist or have been renamed. Abbreviations like İlk (maiden name), Bab. (father), Ana. (mother), Ev. M. (marriage date), Ask. D. (military service postponed) are not in standard Turkish dictionaries.

Without daily experience of these documents, a translator may leave fields untranslated or guess incorrectly — which can lead USCIS to issue a Request for Evidence (RFE).

Common uses

  • I-130 — proving family relationships
  • I-485 — family-based adjustment of status; DS-260 — Department of State immigrant visa (consular processing)
  • N-400 — proving parentage or citizenship by descent
  • Proving parent-child relationship for derivative citizenship
  • Consular processing at U.S. embassies

Versions you may have

Common versions are the vukuatlı nüfus kayıt örneği (registry extract that also lists life events) and the tam tekmil nüfus kayıt örneği; both can be downloaded from e-Devlet as a barcoded PDF. 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.

Price per document

Single-page birth record or nüfus kayıt örneği, including a dense vukuatlı extract: 850 ₺ (≈ $17.99). Single-page marriage certificate: 850 ₺ (≈ $17.99). One of each: 1,700 ₺. Prices are per document, not per 250 words; where two pages have been artificially combined into one, I quote them individually.

Prices are set in Turkish lira and dollar figures are approximate; your written quote states the amount to pay. Card payments are made through a secure payment link in US dollars (USD); card charges, if any, are stated in your quote. Court decisions and long documents are priced after review.

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

FAQ
What is a Turkish nüfus kayıt örneği?

An official extract from Turkey's civil registration system, recording a person's full biographical and civil status history: birth, parents, siblings, marriage, divorce, and military service. Issued by the Directorate of Population (NVİ).

Why is the nüfus kayıt örneği difficult to translate?

It uses registry codes, abbreviations, and Osmanlı-era place names that only a specialist in Turkish civil documents can resolve correctly. Errors in administrative fields can lead to a USCIS Request for Evidence (RFE).

How is the nüfus kayıt örneği obtained?

It can be obtained from any Nüfus Müdürlüğü office in Turkey, from Turkish embassies/consulates abroad, or electronically from e-devlet.gov.tr. The e-Devlet version with barcode is legally equivalent to the physical version.

What is the difference between a nüfus kayıt örneği and a doğum belgesi?

A doğum belgesi records one person's birth. A nüfus kayıt örneği covers the entire family unit — births, marriages, divorces, military service, and deaths for all registered members. It is often used for family-based petitions because it shows relationships in a single document.

Can I use an e-Devlet nüfus kayıt örneği for USCIS?

Yes — a barcode-stamped version from e-devlet.gov.tr is legally equivalent to the physical document; submit it with a complete certified English translation — USCIS decides whether evidence is acceptable.

Which USCIS forms require a nüfus kayıt örneği?

It may be requested for I-130, I-485 and N-400 (USCIS) and for DS-260 consular processing (Department of State) — especially when family relationships need to be documented. Whether a birth certificate alone is sufficient is set by your form instructions.

Official sources

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. DS-260 consular processing follows U.S. Department of State rules, which are not covered here.

This is general information, not legal advice. Confirm requirements with your immigration attorney and the official USCIS website.

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