What is The Web Tapu (Electronic Title Deed) System in Turkey?

What is The Web Tapu System?

Introduced in 2017 as part of Turkey's Land Registry and Cadastre Information System (TAKBİS), the Web Tapu system, known in English as the Digital Title Deed or Electronic Title Deed (E-title deed), is a digital platform developed by the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre (TKGM). It allows individuals and businesses to manage and monitor their real estate transactions online, replacing traditional, time-consuming processes with a modern and efficient alternative. By reducing the need for physical visits to land registry offices, Web Tapu provides a more accessible and secure method for property management.

Key Differences Between Traditional and Electronic Title Deeds in Turkey

The new title deed format introduces several updates to improve clarity and functionality while addressing the limitations of the previous system. The key differences are:

• The new E-title deed has three sections: property details, owner details, and registration information.
• The gross and net areas of the architectural plans are shown.
• Each title deed has a unique ID number, making it possible to track all details from the original records to the latest updates.
• The owner's share and portion of the property are clearly stated.
• A QR code system replaced traditional maps and boundary descriptions. Scanning the QR code provides direct access to the parcel's location with precise global positioning.
• Information about the previous and current owners is no longer included.

What Transactions Can Be Performed Through Web Tapu?

Web Tapu allows for a wide range of property-related transactions, including:

• Placing declarations on properties to prevent unauthorized actions, thus mitigating fraud risks.
• Applying for mortgages, sales, inheritance transfers, and similar property transactions online, with required documents submitted to the Land Registry Office electronically.
• Obtaining official documents such as title deed records, title deed certificates, or mortgage documents without visiting the office.
• Viewing detailed information about properties owned.
• Completing all property transactions until the final stage without visiting the Land Registry Office.
• Allowing property owners to permit others to review property details.

How to Use Web Tapu?

Here’s how you can use the system:

• Go to webtapu.tkgm.gov.tr
• Choose "an Individual" or "Corporate" entry based on your needs
• Log in with your e-Government password
• Enter your phone number and email address for notifications
• Check all properties registered under your name in the "Property Transactions" section. You can view detailed information such as maps, location, size, and title records
• Use the "Application Transactions" section to handle requests or check appointment details
• If someone else (like a lawyer) is managing the process, grant them access under "Authorization Transactions" by entering their ID number

Who Can Use Web Tapu?

The system is available to:

• All Turkish citizens with valid e-Devlet credentials.
• Businesses registered in the trade registry.
• Authorized representatives with granted permissions.

Benefits of Using Digital Title Deed for Property Management

The digital title deed system in Turkey is a highly effective tool for property management with significant advantages. Processes that previously required multiple visits to land registry offices can now be completed online, and users can submit applications and upload or download documents in minutes. Even if you don’t own property, a digital title deed allows you to obtain a certificate proving non-ownership.

Fraud prevention is another benefit, as the new system allows users to declare restrictions on their properties to prevent unauthorized actions and provides secure digital access to all property-related information, especially useful for property owners who do not permanently reside in Turkey. The system also supports delegating authority for property transactions. Users can grant access to representatives, such as legal advisors.

The E-title deed system is a significant leap forward in property management in Turkey, which integrates digital tools and secure online processes, simplifies property transactions, improves security, and reduces bureaucracy. This initiative highlights Turkey’s commitment to digital transformation and sets a benchmark for user-friendly public services.