By using the e-Devlet (e-Government) system, you can query title deed records to view properties registered in your name or to check details of a title deed you are interested in. Title deed queries can be performed through e-Devlet as well as the Land Registry and Cadastre Information System (TKGM).
How to Check Title Deeds Online
Key points about online title deed queries are as follows:
- Online title deed queries can be completed via the e-Devlet platform.
- Title deed information registered in the system is accessible to authorized users and viewable according to the system’s access rules.
- Access to the system is possible through the official e-Devlet portal by logging in and following the required steps.
- What once required visiting official institutions can now be done online, which greatly simplifies the process for people considering property purchases.
- Another useful option is the TKGM Parcel Query application: enter the parcel and block (ada/parsel) details in the address field to view title deed information.
- The Parcel Query application also provides geographic location, construction density, zoning and permit information for the property or land.
How to Query Parcel and Map Sheet via e-Devlet
Important details for querying parcel and map sheet information on e-Devlet include:
- To log in, you need your national ID number (T.C. Kimlik No) and an e-Devlet password. With these credentials you can access the TAKBİS system to perform land and parcel queries. If you do not have an e-Devlet password, you can obtain one at the nearest PTT branch.
- After logging in at the official portal, search for “tapu bilgileri sorgulama” to reach the relevant page.
- Click the “tapu bilgilerini sorgula” button on the page to list the available documents.
- If you have title deed records, they will appear on the screen, including the list of immovable properties, property details and notes such as annotations, declarations, mortgages and easements.
- If you have no records, a message will indicate that no matches were found for your national ID in the Land Registry General Directorate records transferred from local registry offices.
- If you encounter title deed information that does not belong to you when querying online, you should notify the nearest Land Registry Office so the issue can be corrected.
- For further assistance you can also contact the Cadastre service line at ALO 181.
Querying via Web Tapu
You can easily query title deed details registered in your name through the Web Tapu platform. There are two ways to sign in: using your e-Devlet credentials if you have an e-Devlet password, or using your Web Tapu account credentials.
How to Perform Parcel Title Deed Queries
Parcel title deed queries can be carried out using TKGM services.
Steps to perform a parcel query are:
- Visit the Land Registry and Cadastre Directorate’s official website.
- Read and accept the usage terms presented on the entry page before proceeding.
- A map will open on the page. Use the controls on the left to select province, district, neighborhood, block (ada) and parcel to complete the query.
Terms Used in Title Deed Queries
Understanding the terms used in title deed queries makes the process easier. Key terms include:
Map sheet (Pafta):
- Each part of a larger map, plan or model is referred to as a map sheet.
Block (Ada):
- A defined collection of parcels prepared according to zoning plans with fixed boundaries.
Parcel (Parsel):
- A parcel is a land section with clearly defined boundaries as specified under zoning regulations.
How to Query Someone Else’s Title Deed
Title deed queries are important in the real estate sector. They provide official information about a property and are a reliable and valid source for buyers.
Important notes about querying another person’s title deed are:
- People commonly seek to verify who is registered as the legal owner when buying land or a house.
- Querying someone else’s title deeds without legal authorization is prohibited.
- To access another person’s title deed information legally, consult an attorney and follow the required legal procedures.
With the appropriate legal permissions, title deed records can be checked either by applying to relevant institutions or through online systems developed by the Land Registry and Cadastre General Directorate.
Querying at the Land Registry and Cadastre Office
To query title deeds at the Land Registry and Cadastre Office, note the following:
- You can apply to provincial directorates of the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization for queries.
- Within the directorate, submit a written request to the Title Deed and Permit Branch to initiate the query.
- Once the request is approved, the relevant title deed records can be examined.
- An appointment is required for title deed transactions; one appointment per day is allowed.
- Appointments can be made by calling the Cadastre call center at 181, but online booking is faster when call centers are busy.
How to Book an Online Appointment for Title Deed Procedures
If you will carry out title deed procedures at the Land Registry and Cadastre Directorate, you must first create an appointment. Important points about online appointments are:
- Appointments are scheduled based on available dates and times, identity numbers and office quotas.
- If quota is full for a given day, you must select another date.
- You can book the appointment at the registry office where the property is registered or at a different office.
- If you miss five appointments made with the same ID within one year, you cannot make another appointment that year.
- Only one appointment can be booked per day.
Steps to book an online appointment:
- Visit the TKGM website and select the e-appointment section.
- Complete the steps shown: “Identity Verification”, “Contact Information”, “Office Selection”, “Transaction Selection”, “Appointment Date” and “Appointment Confirmation”.
From the site you can make, check or cancel appointments.
Documents Required to Acquire a Title Deed
If you are purchasing a property and want to register it in your name, you must submit certain documents to the Land Registry Office.
Required documents typically include:
- The title deed certificate of the property being sold
- Photo ID of seller and buyer (national ID or passport; driver’s license is not accepted for this transaction)
- Recent passport-size photos: sellers one each, buyers two each
- If the title owner is not present, a document authorizing representation (power of attorney, guardianship decision, trustee decision, etc.)
- Photo ID and a passport photo of the representative
- If buyers are not present, the representatives’ IDs, passport photos and authorization documents
- Document from the relevant municipality showing the declared property value for tax purposes
- For properties under condominium ownership, a DASK (compulsory earthquake insurance) policy
If one party is a legal entity, additional documents are required:
- Company signature circular
- Authorization document issued by the relevant chamber of commerce per Tapu Law
- Tax plate or document showing the company’s tax number
- Copy of the company representative’s ID or passport
- If the transaction is carried out by a representative: power of attorney, the representative’s ID and a passport photo
- Company stamp
After submitting all required documents, wait for the notification from the land registry. Once you receive the message, you can continue with the process.
When Is the Title Deed Tax Message Sent?
About the timing of the title deed tax message:
- After the required documents are submitted, you will receive an SMS with your file number indicating that your process has started.
- Once the transaction is prepared, a second SMS will request that you pay the title deed tax at the bank.
- After the payment is confirmed, the system assigns you an appointment time for completion.
Documents Required for Refund of Title Deed Tax
It is possible to request a refund of title deed tax for urban transformation projects. Documents commonly requested for such a refund include:
- Tax receipt
- Copy of the title deed
- Risky Building Certificate
- Exemption or relevant contract documents (for projects conducted in exchange for land share or other models)
How to Claim a Refund for Urban Transformation Title Deed Tax
After gathering the required documents, you can begin the refund application process. Important points:
- Under Law No. 6306 on Urban Transformation, title deed transfer taxes paid for sales by contractors and taxes paid by buyers of units in those projects can be refunded in eligible cases.
- Although the law exempts the first sale after reconstruction from title deed tax, some offices may still collect the tax; incorrect collections can be recovered through legal action.
- Refund procedures and required steps are defined in the law and related regulations.
Steps for claiming a refund:
- Within 30 days after the sale, apply to the relevant tax office with a petition and attach the payment receipt, copy of the title deed, exemption or risk documents and the contract. Request a correction.
- If the 30-day period has passed, file a complaint with the Revenue Administration.
- If the tax office or Revenue Administration rejects the claim, you may file a case with the tax court within 30 days from the rejection date.
- The legal framework for refunds is detailed in Article 7/9 of Law No. 6306 and Article 16/9 of the Regulation.
Title deed record queries can continue through e-Devlet, online services or via the Land Registry and Cadastre Directorate to support these processes.