When you own a property, it can be important for you to prove that you own it. In many countries there are legal documents that can be used for this purpose. This way it becomes possible to prove the legal ownership of a property in case it is needed. The document that serves this purpose is referred to as “title deed” and it is called “tapu” in Turkey. As there are different types of property, there are different types of tapu for this in Turkey. When you buy a property in Turkey, you receive a tapu document for that property, which you can then use to prove the ownership of it. So if you are planning to buy a property in Turkey it can be important for you to know a little bit about this document. Now let’s start learning about tapu, or the title deed in Turkey.
What is a TAPU (Title Deed) Document in Turkey?
When it comes to private property, it is important to have legal documents to prove the ownership of the property. If there weren’t any documents such as a title deed, owners of property wouldn’t be able to easily prove owning a property. Then this could lead to many problems. Therefore in many countries there are documents that are used for this purpose. In Turkey tapu is the title deed document that is used to prove the legal ownership of a property. In case you own a property in Turkey, you will receive the tapu of that property. Then when you are selling that property, the tapu is transferred to the new owner of the property with the ownership.
What are the Types of TAPU Document?
Tapu is the document that is used in Turkey to prove the ownership of a property. Since there are many different types of property, there are many different types of tapu for this. Here are the types of tapu and what they are used for:
Blue tapu: This is the type of tapu that is used for pieces of lands without a finished building on it.
Red tapu: Unlike blue tapu, red tapu is for structures such as residential and commercial units.
“Kat mülkiyetli” tapu: Given when the property’s construction is finished and it is not still in the construction phase.
“Kat irtifaklı” tapu: When the property’s construction hasn’t started or it is being constructed, this type of tapu is used.
“Hisseli” tapu: It is used when a property is shared by multiple parties.
How Do You Get a TAPU and How Much Does It Cost to Get One?
When you own a property in Turkey, you will have the tapu for that property. But when acquiring the tapu, you will need some documents and you will need to make some payment for it. Here are the documents and the payment necessary to get a tapu:
- Passport and its notarized translation,
- Tax number,
- Identity form,
- Real estate assessment report,
- The previous tapu document,
- Identity document of the seller,
- “DASK” insurance,
- Two photos suitable for a document,
- Tapu fees and some other payments, which can differ depending on the price of the property.
