Everything about agricultural title deed in Turkey

What is meant by agricultural title deed?

Turkish law regulates the processes of buying and selling properties through the Turkish Land Registry Office, officially known as the “Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre,” which falls under the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization. The registration is done through special ownership deeds issued in the name of the owner, and if the ownership deed is related to agricultural land, it is called an agricultural title deed.

What are the types of agricultural title deeds in Turkey?

Development-eligible land deeds: These are special deeds for residential lands known as “ARSA” in Turkish. This type of deed is granted for lands where construction is permitted according to the municipality’s regulations. It’s important to note that lands without this qualification cannot be built upon legally. If construction is made on agricultural land, it would be considered a violation of the legislation regarding agricultural title deeds and land ownership in Turkey, and the owner may face legal consequences.

Agricultural land deeds: These are the agricultural title deeds in Turkey, also known as “Tarla” in Turkish. When land is classified as agricultural, it means that it is suitable for various agricultural projects, farming, livestock rearing, and poultry farming in Turkey. If agricultural land is used for other purposes, it is considered an illegal use that is subject to legal penalties.

What is the difference between agricultural title deeds and construction title deeds?

Agricultural lands have two names that refer to the same type of land, which is land where the owner is allowed to carry out agricultural activities or similar activities such as poultry or livestock farming within the designated area. The ownership deed for this type of land is known as the “blue title deed” or agricultural title deed.