How to Check a Vehicle by License Plate in Turkey

Because we live in a technology-driven era, most of our daily tasks have moved online. To accommodate official transactions in the digital environment, the e-Government (E-Devlet) platform was created. With the transition to E-Devlet, many procedures that once required waiting in line at government offices can now be completed quickly and effortlessly online. One common question is how to perform a license plate-based vehicle inquiry. Using the E-Devlet service, you can easily access many details about a vehicle via its plate number, such as the registered owner, outstanding debts, traffic violations, and other related information. This article explains how to perform a license plate vehicle inquiry.

How to Perform a License Plate Vehicle Inquiry

  • To begin the license plate vehicle inquiry, click the link provided on the relevant E-Devlet page.
  • On the page that opens, click the “Verify My Identity Now” (Kimliğimi Şimdi Doğrula) button.
  • The next step requires your national ID number and your E-Devlet password. Below is a brief explanation of what the E-Devlet password is and how to obtain it.
  • The E-Devlet password is a security code created to access E-Devlet services. You can obtain this password by visiting the nearest PTT branch. The password is personal and will only be handed to you after verifying your identity. There is a small fee for obtaining the password.
  • Once you have your E-Devlet password, you can log in to the system.
  • Enter your national ID number and your E-Devlet password in the appropriate fields.
  • Click the “Log In” (Sisteme Giriş Yap) button to complete the license plate vehicle inquiry.

Following these steps allows you to perform a license plate vehicle inquiry through the E-Devlet system and access the vehicle information you need quickly and securely.