What is a Settlement Certificate?

A settlement certificate is an approval document issued by municipalities after the construction of buildings has been completed, depending on whether the necessary architectural requirements have been met. The settlement certificate is a mandatory document for the residence and use of the building. Therefore, buildings that do not have this document are not suitable for settlement and use. So this document is a necessity. And real estate should not be bought and invested in buildings that do not have this document. A building use permit is another name for a settlement certificate.

What is the Use of Settlement?

Use of Settlement is related to whether a building is suitable for living and use after completion. The subjects examined when issuing a settlement certificate are the strength of the building, earthquake resistance of the building, installations, and electrical works. The states have their architectural requirements. The settlement certificate is issued to buildings that meet these requirements.

What Happens If Settlement Is Not Taken?

Buildings that do not have a settlement certificate are not eligible to live and use by law. Therefore, living in these buildings is prohibited by law. Either a demolition decision is made about these buildings, or they are undergoing significant modernizations. In buildings that do not receive this document, there are constant technical problems. Therefore, living in these buildings is not reliable.

What Happens If a Building Doesn’t Have Occupancy?

In such cases, the building remains unusable. The building is prohibited by law. Therefore, the investment will be in vain.

What Should Be Done to Obtain a Settlement Certificate?

For the building to receive a settlement certificate, it must be built by architectural requirements. The building must comply with the building code of the country in which it is built. The building should also be designed and built by architects and engineers with knowledge. Municipalities carry out these inspections.

What are the Documents Required to Obtain a Settlement Certificate?

The documents required to obtain a settlement certificate are listed below.

• A petition was written with a Building Use Permit request
• Land registry information
• The inscription “he has no debts” from the Tax Office
• External Canal Certificate
• Telekom Visa
• Report of the Project Payers
• A document received from the Building Supervision Agency
• Photos of the facade of the structure
• The inscription “There is no tax debt” received from Real Estate and Environmental Cleaning
• “No Debt” Certificate obtained from SGK.

Additional documents requested for structure elevators are listed below.

• From the elevator company; TSE documents
• Guarantee Certificate
• SMM Documents of Engineers
• 4 Inspection Reports
• Inspection receipt
• Application projects
• The Bunker Report
• Fire Installation Report.

What is a Birth Settlement Certificate?

A birth certificate is a document that is given to any newborn born in Turkey and that ensures the protection of the legal rights of the person born. There are some steps to get the birth certificate, and for the document, a birth report containing all the important data of the newborn must be submitted. In this document, there are the birthday, birth time, and gender of the child related to them, the name of the hospital where he was born, the mother's name and surname, the father, and some other additional information.

Can Foreigners Settle in Turkey with Residence Permit?

If you are a foreigner who wants to settle in Turkey and start your own business or buy a property, you can apply for a Residence Permit. In addition, after obtaining your residence permit, you can apply for both personal and family visas for your dependents. However, this residency is for two years and can be extended provided you still run the business or own a property, and stay in the country for at least 184 days per year. If you meet the requirements, you may also be eligible for full-time residency.