If one of the parties to a transfer at the land registry office does not speak Turkish, a sworn translator must be present during the transaction. The interpreter conveys the text read out when the deed is executed as well as the declarations of the parties.
For foreigners, buying property is often also linked to citizenship or a residence permit. At BKT we provide interpreting at the land registry appointment, translate powers of attorney and title deed documents, and stay with you through the later steps of the process.
Who is it for?
- Foreigners buying property in Türkiye
- Turkish citizens selling their property to a foreigner
- Buyers planning a citizenship by investment application
- Parties acting under a power of attorney
- Foreigners registering a mortgage or usufruct
- Real estate consultancy firms
Required documents
The list below is for a typical case. Additional documents may be requested depending on your nationality, the type of application and the practice of the relevant authority; the definitive list is given to you in writing at the initial consultation.
- Passport and its notarised translation
- Tax identification number
- Title deed and property details
- Valuation report (where required)
- Power of attorney (if acting through a representative)
The process step by step
- 1
Appointment plan
An interpreter is assigned according to the date of the land registry appointment.
- 2
Document preparation
Preliminary documents such as the passport translation and the tax number are completed.
- 3
Day of the deed
The interpreter attends the land registry office and conveys the declarations.
- 4
Document translation
After the transaction, the title deed and the related documents are translated.
- 5
Next steps
Guidance is provided for citizenship or residence permit planning.
Common mistakes
- Calling an interpreter on the day of the appointment
- Not obtaining the tax number before the appointment
- Bringing a power of attorney issued abroad without an apostille
- Not planning the valuation and payment documents when citizenship is the goal
- Submitting the passport translation without notarisation
Legal basis
Land Registry Act No. 2644 and the practice on having an interpreter present for title deed transactions
Legislation and administrative practice may change. The information on this page is for general guidance only; an assessment specific to your case requires a consultation.