Contractor Certificate applications must be made to the Provincial Directorate of the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization. It is also possible to check contractor certificates via the Construction Contracting Information System. Both legal entities and individuals may apply for a contractor certificate. Temporary contractor certificates can be requested as well. Responsibility for the constructed building rests with the person who takes on the contracting role.
Contractor certificates are issued to promote safer, more durable construction. Certificates are classified from A to H. To qualify for an A-class certificate, the applicant must have completed a single contract worth 90 million TL within the last 15 years. The H class is intended for those new to construction; holders are authorized to build up to 1,000 square meters under a single building permit.
What Documents Are Required from Individuals Applying for a Contractor Certificate?
Documents required for individual contractor certificate applications include:
- An application petition (written request) must be submitted.
- The contractor certificate application form must be completed.
- An original copy of the chamber of commerce or industry registration record for the application year may be required.
- A photocopy of the tax registration certificate is requested.
- The original receipt showing payment of the application fee must be submitted. The fee should be deposited to the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization account at Halkbank using revenue code 118.
What Documents Must Legal Entities Provide for a Contractor Certificate?
Legal entities must submit the following documents to obtain a contractor certificate:
- An application petition for the contractor certificate is required.
- The authority certificate application form for construction contracting must be completed.
- The original chamber registration document must be presented.
- A photocopy or printed copy of the tax registration certificate is accepted.
- The original trade registry gazette or a copy certified by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) is required.
- A document proving payment of the application fee must be provided.
What Documents Are Required for a Temporary Contractor Certificate?
Applicants requesting a temporary contractor certificate should provide the following documents:
- A petition stating the request for a temporary certificate, which is valid for five years, and confirming that the total construction area does not exceed 500 square meters.
- The authority certificate application form is required.
- Photocopies of personal identity documents must be included in the application file.
- The original receipt proving that the application fee was deposited at Halkbank must be submitted.
- A general title deed record is required.
- A residence certificate is requested.
How to Apply for a Contractor Certificate
Applicants should visit the Provincial Directorate of the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization in their city to submit their application. Certain documents must be presented during the application. After submission, the documents and application are evaluated. If the application is approved, the contractor certificate is issued.
How to Check Contractor Authority Certificates
To verify a contractor certificate, access the Construction Contracting Information System. From the citizen login section, you can search to determine whether a contractor certificate exists. Enter the national ID number or tax number in the specified field. The system provides information such as the contractor’s name, title, and whether an authority certificate is held.
Click to access the Construction Contracting Information System
What Information Is Revealed by a Contractor Certificate Search?
Searching a contractor certificate provides the following information:
- Lists of projects the contractor has previously undertaken and those currently in progress.
- Whether the contractor has received any administrative penalties.
- The length of time the contractor has been active and additional details about their activities.
Is It Mandatory to Obtain a Contractor Certificate?
Previously, having a contractor certificate was not always a legal requirement. Following regulatory changes, anyone carrying out activities defined under contracting must hold a valid contractor certificate. This requirement helps prevent unauthorized construction and reduces the risk of unlicensed individuals managing construction projects.
How to Use YAMBİS to Search Contractors
After accessing the YAMBİS portal, use the citizen section and enter a national ID number or tax number to perform a search.
How to Query Authority Certificates
Authority certificate inquiries can be made through the Construction Contracting Information System.
How Are Contractor Rating Cards Classified?
Contractor rating cards are classified from group A to group H.
What Does the H Group Contractor Certificate Represent?
The H group represents new entrants who have not previously carried out construction work in the sector.
Which Authority Issues the Contractor Certificate?
The contractor certificate is an authorization document issued by the Provincial Directorate of the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization.