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Versions of the Letter I
TL;DR
Modern Turkish has been written in the Latin alphabet since 1928. Documents from before that date are in Ottoman Turkish, written in Arabic script, which is a genuinely different translation task. Turkish also has two distinct versions of the letter I, dotted and dotless, which are easy to lose on English-only systems.
- Modern Turkish uses Latin script with letters like ı, ş, and ğ that don't exist in English
- Turkey is a long-standing Hague Apostille member
- Same $22.99 per page rate and 24 hour turnaround as every language on this hub
Why Turkish Translation Is Different
Turkish switched from Arabic script to the Latin alphabet in 1928, which means the language on a modern Turkish document and the language on a document issued before that date are written in completely different scripts. US Census Bureau data tracks Turkish among the languages spoken across immigrant communities in the US.
Turkish has four versions of the letter I, and English only has two. There's a dotted capital İ and a dotless capital I, and a dotted lowercase i and a dotless lowercase ı. In Turkish, these are genuinely different letters, not stylistic variants, İstanbul and Istanbul are spelled with different letters entirely in Turkish, even though they look almost the same in English. English-only systems, including many government databases, only have two versions of the letter I to work with, so all four Turkish letters often collapse into the same two English ones.
Why Choose Us for Turkish Document Translation
Every Turkish translation comes with these guarantees, on every order, every time.
Human Translators Only
No machine or AI translation, ever. Every document is handled by a linguist who confirms modern or Ottoman Turkish before starting.
Signed Certificate of Accuracy
Included on every order, signed and ready to submit, whether your document is modern or Ottoman Turkish.
24 Hour Standard Delivery
12 hour rush available for $7 more per page, for modern Turkish documents.
100% Acceptance Guarantee
Accepted at USCIS, UKVI, IRCC, and ECFMG, with all four Turkish letter I variants preserved.
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Your documents stay confidential, from a modern civil record to an Ottoman-era property document.
Free Revisions
If your translation is ever rejected for a translation-related reason, including a letter-mismatch question.
Ottoman Turkish vs. Modern Turkish: What Changed in 1928
Before 1928, when Ataturk's alphabet reform introduced the Latin script, Turkish was written in Ottoman Turkish, using Arabic script. Ottoman Turkish documents are a different translation task entirely from modern Turkish, closer in some ways to translating a different language than to reading an older version of the same one.
Ottoman-era documents come up most often in inheritance and property cases involving family history that predates the Republic of Turkey. These take a genuinely different kind of translation expertise than modern Turkish documents, and given their age, sometimes involve additional steps depending on where the original is currently held.
Common Turkish Documents We Translate
| Document type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Modern civil records | Birth, marriage, and other standard documents in current Turkish |
| Academic diplomas and transcripts | For school, university, or credential evaluation |
| Older Ottoman-era property and inheritance records | Written in Arabic script Ottoman Turkish, before the 1928 reform |
Ottoman-era documents come up most often in inheritance and property cases involving family history that predates the Republic of Turkey. These take a genuinely different kind of translation expertise than modern Turkish documents.
How Turkish Translation Works
Pro Translation Service uses the same four-step process for every Turkish document, from upload to certified PDF delivery within 24 hours.
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Send your Turkish document, whether modern or Ottoman-era.
Modern/Ottoman-matched translator
We confirm whether your document is modern or Ottoman Turkish, then assign a translator experienced with the correct script.
Accuracy review
Letter forms and terminology are checked, then the Certificate of Accuracy is prepared and signed.
Delivered
Your certified PDF lands in your inbox within 24 hours, ready to submit to USCIS, UKVI, IRCC, or ECFMG.
Turkish Script Notes
Modern Turkish uses Latin script, adopted in 1928.
- Letters like ı (dotless i), ş (s with a cedilla), ğ (g with a breve), and ç (c with a cedilla) don't exist in English and need to be preserved accurately
- The four versions of the letter I, İ, I, i, and ı, are genuinely different letters in Turkish, not stylistic variants
- Ottoman Turkish, used before 1928, was written in Arabic script and is a different translation task from modern Turkish
Turkish Document Authentication & Apostille Process
Turkey is a long-standing Hague Apostille member, so authentication for Turkish civil documents is generally straightforward. This applies to modern Turkish documents, where it's the original document that gets apostilled, not the translation.
Ottoman-era documents, given their age, sometimes involve additional steps depending on where the original is currently held. Contact us if you're not sure what your situation needs. Our Countries We Cover page has more general detail if you need it.
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Turkish Translation Pricing
One flat rate covers your Turkish document in full, modern or Ottoman-era.
Turkish Translation
$22.99/page
Matched to a translator experienced with modern or Ottoman Turkish, as your document requires
- Signed Certificate of Accuracy included on every order
- 24 hour standard delivery
- Accepted at USCIS, UKVI, IRCC, and ECFMG
- All four versions of the Turkish letter I preserved accurately
- Human translator only, no machine or AI translation
Optional add-ons
12 hour rush deliveryPriority handling for tight deadlines
+$7.00per pageExtra proofreading passA second linguist checks every name and term
+$10per orderNotarizationFor the rare office that specifically requests it
+$10per orderNo hidden fees. Free revisions until your Turkish translation is accepted.
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If your USCIS, UKVI, IRCC, or ECFMG application is delayed or rejected because of our Turkish translation, we revise it at no cost until your document is accepted, or refund your order in full within 14 days. No fine print. No time limits on revisions. Every Turkish translation comes with a signed Certificate of Accuracy that meets the receiving authority's published standards, whether your document is modern or Ottoman Turkish.
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Turkish vs. Arabic: Two Different Languages
Ottoman Turkish used Arabic script, which sometimes leads people to assume it's related to the Arabic language. It isn't, Ottoman Turkish is an older form of Turkish that simply used Arabic script to write it. See our Arabic page if your document is actually in Arabic.
Turkish Translation: Frequently Asked Questions
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