Power of Attorney to Sell Property in Turkey (Foreign Owners)

Sample wording – real estate sale POA

Below is a sample POA text in Turkish and its English translation. Your notary and legal advisor may adapt, shorten or expand these clauses depending on your specific case and country practice.

Turkish

Emlak Satış Vekaletnamesi – Örnek Metin

FOTOĞRAF – APOSTİL MUHRU Vekalet Veren Adi Soyadı (pasaportundaki gibi): ……….. Doğum Yeri & Tarihi: ………………. Vatandaşlık:……………. Adres:………. Pasaport Numarası: …………….. Maliki ve hissedarı bulunduğum ……….. ili, ………. ilçesi, ……….. Mahallesi, ……….. Mevkii, Pafta No: …………, ……….. parselde, Bağımsız Bölüm No……'deki kayıtlı taşınmazımı dilediği bedel ve koşullarla toptan veya parça parça, ipotekli veya ipoteksiz olarak, hisseli veya hissesiz olarak DİLEDİĞİNE SATMAYA, satış bedellerini almaya (ahzu kabza), ilgili tapu sicil müdürü veya yetkili Tapu memuru huzurunda kesin ferağ takrirlerini vermeye, tescil talebinde bulunmaya, tapu defteri ve sicilini ve belgelerini imzalamaya, Noterliklerde SATIŞ VAADİ SÖZLEŞMESİ yapmaya ve imzalamaya, sözleşme koşullarını ve cezai şartlarını dilediği şekilde tespite, gerektiğinde sözleşmeyi feshetmeye, değişiklikler yapmaya, tapu siciline şerh hususunda izin ve yetki vermeye, şerhi terkin ettirmeye, taşınmazın tasarruf ve yararlanma haklarını alıcıya devir ve teslim etmeye, cins tashihi yaptırmaya, tapu ve nüfus kayıtlarındaki her türlü yanlışlıkları idari yollardan düzelttirmeye, belgeleri imzalamaya, ilgili Tapu Müdürlüğü, Tapu ve Kadastro Müdürlüğü, Vergi Dairesi, Maliye, Defterdarlık, Belediye, Fen İşleri, Milli Emlak Servisi, Mahkemeler ve sair dairelerde beni tam yetki ile temsil etmeye, taşınmazla ilgili gerekli beyannameleri yetkili resmi mercilere vermeye, her türlü harç, vergi ve giderlerini yatırmaya, fazla ödenenlere itiraza, her türlü yasal ve özel işlemleri tüm resmi makam ve merciler önünde yapmaya ve imzalamaya ve bu yetkileri bir başkasına tevkil, teşrik ve azle yetkili olmak üzere ….., ………….. doğumlu, …………., …………….. T.C. Kimlik nolu …………………..'ı vekil tayin ettim.

English

Power of Attorney for Real Estate Sale – Sample Text

PHOTO – APOSTILLE STAMP Grantor Name (as shown in passport): …………. Place and date of birth: …………. Nationality: ………….. Address:……………. Passport number: …………… I hereby appoint ………. son of ….., born in …………….. with Turkish Republic Identity No ………………. to act as my sole representative with powers to: sell and transfer on my behalf all or part or share of the property registered in the province of …….., district of …….., neighborhood of …….. and ……….. location, on the sectional map no ……………, parcel ……….., no………….., for any price and any conditions he deems fit, to whomever he deems fit, with or without a hypothec; receive and accept sale proceeds, collect and receive; sign the deed of sale and the official deed at the relevant land registry office; submit or receive the assignment proposal; enter into and sign Undertaking to Sell Agreements before a Notary Public, determine terms and conditions including penalty clauses, terminate agreements if required, make amendments to agreements; allow and authorise annotations to be made to the Land Registry records; transfer the disposition and beneficial interests to the purchaser; change the classification of the property; use administrative channels to make corrections to land registry and birth registry records; sign deeds and documents; represent me with full authority before the relevant Land Registry, Land Registry and Cadastral Office, Tax Offices, Treasury, Revenue Office, Municipality, relevant offices of the Municipality, National Property Department, courts and relevant offices; submit required declarations to the relevant authorities; pay all taxes and charges; reclaim any overpaid taxes and receive reimbursement of payments made in excess of what is due; carry out and sign all legal or private transactions before official authorities and offices; and to delegate or share these powers with others.

Real example – Notarised and apostilled POA

Below you can see a real Power of Attorney issued abroad for a foreign owner who sold a property in Turkey remotely. It was signed before a notary, then legalised with an apostille stamp so that it could be recognised by the Turkish authorities.

The layout, language and stamps may look different in each country, but the essential point is that your representative in Turkey is clearly identified and expressly authorised to sell the specific property on your behalf.

Personal details are hidden in this example. Your own notary will adapt the form to your local practice while keeping the powers required by Turkish Land Registry.

What does a Power of Attorney mean for a property sale in Turkey?

A Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows your authorised person in Turkey to act on your behalf at the Land Registry and other authorities. For foreign sellers, it is the safest way to complete the transaction without travelling.

Visit a notary in your country In most EU countries you can issue the POA at a local notary. The notary will identify you using your passport and verify your signature.

Use a sworn translator (if needed) The POA can be drafted in Turkish or bilingual (Turkish + your language). A sworn translator may be required so that you clearly understand what you are signing.

Add Apostille for use in Turkey To be valid in Turkey, foreign POAs normally need an Apostille stamp (Hague Convention). This is placed by the competent authority in the country where you sign the POA.

Send the original POA to Turkey The original document is then couriered to Turkey. Your representative will present it to the Land Registry, have it translated if required and proceed with the sale.

Frequently asked questions about POA for selling property in Turkey

Do I have to travel to Turkey to sell my property?

No. If you grant a properly drafted and apostilled POA to a trusted representative in Turkey, they can complete the sale on your behalf at the Land Registry, sign all documents and coordinate secure payment.

Is a POA for sale of property safe?

It can be safe when it is limited to a specific property, clearly defines the powers, and is given to a trusted professional. You should always work with licensed lawyers, notaries and regulated intermediaries when granting such authority.

Does the wording have to be exactly like this sample?

No. The wording here is a practical example. Your notary can adapt it to local law and language while keeping the same core powers required for the sale process in Turkey.