What Is Title Deed Fee? How Is It Calculated?

The title deed fee is an official charge collected by the state during real estate purchase and sale transactions. Paying the title deed fee is mandatory for sale, transfer or change-of-ownership transactions to be completed. Whether it is land, a field, a residence or a commercial property, the title deed transfer cannot be carried out without paying the title deed fee.

From Whom and How Much Is the Title Deed Fee Collected?

Under Fees Law No. 492, the title deed fee is collected separately from the buyer and the seller:

• Buyer: 2% of the sale price (20 per thousand)
• Seller: 2% of the sale price (20 per thousand)

In other words, the title deed fee corresponds in total to 4% of the property's sale price.

Important: The title deed fee is calculated over the sale price declared at the land registry; however, this amount cannot be lower than the property's assessed (rayic) value. Declaring below the actual sale price may cause you to face a penalised fee collection in the future.

Sample Calculation

For a property whose sale price is shown at the land registry as TRY 500,000:

• Title deed fee collected from the buyer: TRY 500,000 × 2% = TRY 10,000
• Title deed fee collected from the seller: TRY 500,000 × 2% = TRY 10,000
• Total title deed fee: TRY 20,000

These amounts are paid before the title deed transfer transaction to complete it.

When and How Is the Title Deed Fee Paid?

After the title deed appointment is obtained, the title deed fee can be paid through tax offices, contracted banks or via e-Government, using the payment details generated by the land registry directorate. The title deed transfer does not take place until payment is made.

Who Pays the Title Deed Fee?

Legally, the title deed fee is collected separately from the buyer and the seller. In practice, however, the parties may agree among themselves that the entire fee be paid by either the buyer or the seller; this does not affect the validity of the title deed transaction.

What Costs Are There Besides the Title Deed Fee?

In addition to the fee, a fixed revolving fund charge is also collected for each title deed transfer; its amount is redetermined every year. Moreover, after the purchase you need to notify the municipality of your parcel - we explained the details of this step in our property tax guide. For up-to-date fee rates and tariffs, you can follow the official website of the Revenue Administration.

If you cannot come to the land registry in person, you can also complete the transactions by power of attorney. As Kandira Yatirim, we accompany our clients throughout all purchase and sale processes, from fee calculation to the payment step, ensuring that you do not face any surprises on the day of the title deed transfer.