Living in Turkey, depending where you are coming from, can be a bit different from what you are used to. For example, when you rent a place in Turkey, you have to register utilities to your name. There are certain documents you need, and steps you have to take in order to register utilities in Turkey in 2022.
Opening a new utilities account can be a bit challenging if you don't speak the language or dont know what to do. Registering water, gas and electricity is a must when living in Turkey.
What documents do you need?
To register the utilities in Turkey in 2022 you need the following documents:
How to register utilities in Turkey 2022?
After you have prepared the necessary documents, you have to go to the utilities' offices in your neighborhood. Here is the websites for each utility provider in which you can find the location for your neighborhood in:
Tip: most of the websites in Turkey which are government related, are not fully translated or functional in the English version. I recommend using google translate on the Turkish version of the websites.
after the process of registering is done, you have to go to the respective offices in your neighborhood and finish the registration there.
The gas company might want to inspect the boiler of the house. if that's the case, you have to be present at the house.
Can you register utilities in Turkey online in 2022?
Yes. You can also register your utilities online in Turkey. Just remember that the websites might not work properly in the English version.
You can open your account with your kimlik card, e-Devlet info or via internet banking of Turkish banks. in the websites of utility providers, look for “online işlemler” or “e-şube”. After you registered your utilities, and officer from the utility company will visit your home within a couple of weeks and gather your documents.
So, doing it online wont save you from preparing the documents.
Things to keep in mind: If there already is an existing account linked to your house, you can not create a new one with the online method. you have to visit the offices in person. Other than the security deposit, this process is free of charge and you do not need to pay anyone to do it. so, watch out for charlatans
Opening a new utilities account can be a bit challenging if you don't speak the language or dont know what to do. Registering water, gas and electricity is a must when living in Turkey.
What documents do you need?
To register the utilities in Turkey in 2022 you need the following documents:
- ID (Kimlik / work permit, passport)
- DASK Insurance copy
- title deed (tapu)/rental contract copy
- meter numbers ( write them down or take a picture of them )
- statement of registered residence address
- money for security deposits
How to register utilities in Turkey 2022?
After you have prepared the necessary documents, you have to go to the utilities' offices in your neighborhood. Here is the websites for each utility provider in which you can find the location for your neighborhood in:
- CK Enerji Boğaziçi Elektrik (European side) / Enerjisa (Asian side) for electricity
- IGDAŞ (gas)
- ISKI (water)
Tip: most of the websites in Turkey which are government related, are not fully translated or functional in the English version. I recommend using google translate on the Turkish version of the websites.
after the process of registering is done, you have to go to the respective offices in your neighborhood and finish the registration there.
The gas company might want to inspect the boiler of the house. if that's the case, you have to be present at the house.
Can you register utilities in Turkey online in 2022?
Yes. You can also register your utilities online in Turkey. Just remember that the websites might not work properly in the English version.
You can open your account with your kimlik card, e-Devlet info or via internet banking of Turkish banks. in the websites of utility providers, look for “online işlemler” or “e-şube”. After you registered your utilities, and officer from the utility company will visit your home within a couple of weeks and gather your documents.
So, doing it online wont save you from preparing the documents.
Things to keep in mind: If there already is an existing account linked to your house, you can not create a new one with the online method. you have to visit the offices in person. Other than the security deposit, this process is free of charge and you do not need to pay anyone to do it. so, watch out for charlatans