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Property Purchase in Turkey for Foreigners: Title Deed (Tapu) Translation Services

Buying property in Turkey involves sworn translators, notaries, the Land Registry, the tax office, and often a lawyer — all in a language you may not speak.

Beta Çeviri coordinates the entire transaction. We translate and notarise your documents, provide the legally required sworn interpreter at the Land Registry, and connect you with our trusted network of real estate attorneys and certified property consultants when your transaction demands it.

One contact. One process. From passport translation to title deed in your hands.

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Sworn Interpreter Requirement at the Land Registry Office

Under Turkish law, a sworn interpreter (yeminli tercüman) must be present at the Land Registry (Tapu ve Kadastro Müdürlüğü) during the title deed transfer when one or both parties do not speak Turkish. This is not a formality — without a qualified sworn interpreter, the deed transfer cannot be completed.

The sworn interpreter must be registered with a Turkish court
They must be physically present at the Land Registry appointment
They interpret the full content of the deed to the buyer in their native language
They sign the deed transfer record alongside the buyer and the Land Registry official

Beta Çeviri provides sworn interpreters for Land Registry appointments in Ankara. For Istanbul, Antalya, Bodrum, Alanya and other cities, we coordinate with partner sworn interpreters and can arrange same-day coverage.

Booking: Contact us at least 48 hours in advance with your appointment date, location, and language required. Same-day requests are subject to availability.

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Required Documents for Foreign Real Estate Buyers

Passport Translation & Notary Certification

Your foreign passport must be translated into Turkish by a sworn translator and notarised at a Turkish notary — required by the Land Registry, banks (mortgage) and tax office.

Provide a clear copy of your passport
Beta Çeviri prepares the sworn Turkish translation
We arrange notarisation at our partner notary office
Turnaround: same day or next business day

Real Estate Appraisal Report Translation (Ekspertiz Raporu)

Since 2019, foreign national property purchases require a mandatory SPK-certified appraisal report. If your bank or legal representative needs an English or Arabic version, we translate appraisal reports with full technical accuracy — building specifications, cadastral data, and valuation methodology included.

Documents Required — Full Checklist

Document	Who Provides	Translation	Notarisation
Passport	Buyer	Into Turkish	Notary
Power of Attorney (if applicable)	Buyer's country	Into Turkish	Notary + Apostille
Appraisal Report	SPK-certified firm	If bank/client needs EN/AR	—
Title Deed (Tapu)	Land Registry	If buyer needs EN/AR copy	—
Earthquake Insurance (DASK)	Insurance company	—	—
Tax Number (Vergi No)	Turkish Tax Office	— (obtained in TR)	—
Bank Statement	Buyer's bank	If required by Turkish bank	—
Marriage Certificate (joint purchase)	Buyer's country	Into Turkish	Notary + Apostille

Turkish Citizenship by Investment — Document Requirements

Foreign nationals who purchase property worth at least $400,000 USD may apply for Turkish citizenship. The application requires sworn Turkish translation and apostille on birth certificate, passport, marriage certificate (if applicable), and criminal record certificate.

Beta Çeviri regularly prepares complete document packages for applicants from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan, Germany, UK and USA.

The citizenship application is where document errors are most costly. A single mismatch between names across documents — passport, birth certificate, criminal record — can delay or invalidate a citizenship application worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Beta Çeviri reviews every document in your citizenship package for consistency before translation. If a discrepancy exists, we identify it and coordinate with our legal partners to resolve it before submission.

Turkish citizenship by investment guide · Apostille countries list · Persian / Iran documents · Arabic translation

Power of Attorney — Buying Property Remotely

Many foreign buyers cannot be present for every step. A notarised and apostilled power of attorney authorises a Turkish representative for document submissions and some legal steps.

Important: A standard power of attorney does not replace the sworn interpreter at the Land Registry. The buyer must attend in person for title deed transfer unless a specialised tapu vekaletnamesi is executed under specific legal requirements.

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Transaction Orchestration for Real Estate Agencies & Law Firms

If you work with foreign buyers regularly, you need more than a translation service. You need a partner who understands the entire transaction chain and can execute without supervision.

What Beta Çeviri provides to agency and law firm partners:

Document operations (same day)

✓ Passport sworn translation + notarisation
✓ Power of attorney translation + apostille coordination
✓ Appraisal report translation (Turkish → EN/AR/RU/DE)
✓ Title deed translation for client records
✓ Corporate documents: incorporation, board resolutions, signatory certificates

Land Registry operations

✓ Sworn interpreter — Ankara (same day), partner cities (48h)
✓ Pre-appointment document check (we verify everything is correct before you arrive)
✓ Post-transfer title deed translation for the buyer

Legal referral network

✓ Real estate attorneys for contract review and citizenship applications
✓ Tax consultants for property purchase tax structuring
✓ Direct warm introduction — not a directory listing

Partnership model: We work with agencies on a per-transaction basis or via monthly retainer for high-volume operations. Referral arrangements are standard and transparent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a sworn interpreter legally required at the Land Registry in Turkey?

Yes. Under the Tapu Kanunu (Land Registry Law) and related regulations, a sworn interpreter registered with a Turkish court must be present when a non-Turkish-speaking party signs a title deed transfer. The Land Registry official will not proceed without one.

How far in advance should I book a sworn interpreter for my Land Registry appointment?

At least 48 hours. For Ankara appointments, we often accommodate same-day requests. For other cities, 48–72 hours allows us to confirm a qualified partner interpreter.

My power of attorney was executed in Dubai — is it valid for property purchase in Turkey?

UAE is not a Hague Convention signatory, so apostille does not apply. Your power of attorney must go through UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs → UAE Embassy in Ankara → Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs chain before it can be used in Turkey. We advise on this process and handle the translation once legalisation is complete.

Can Beta Çeviri translate the title deed (tapu) from Turkish into English for me?

Yes. After your transaction is complete, we can translate your title deed certificate into English, Arabic, German, French, or other languages. This is commonly requested for mortgage applications with foreign banks or for estate planning documents.

I'm purchasing property as a company, not as an individual. Do the same requirements apply?

Corporate purchases have additional document requirements including company incorporation documents, board resolutions, and signatory certifications — all of which must be sworn-translated. Corporate property purchases are more document-intensive; contact us for a tailored checklist.

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