The steps
Under Article 50 of the Population Services Law No. 5490, address changes must be notified within 20 business days — at district civil registry offices or online via e-Devlet.
- Certified rental contract or title deed
- Civil registry appointment or e-Devlet notification
- Collecting the address certificate
Worth noting
Late or false notifications carry administrative fines under Article 68 of the same law.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the notification deadline?
- 20 business days from moving (Law 5490, Article 50).
- Can I notify online?
- Yes — through the address-change service on e-Devlet with an active account.
Official sources
Information last reviewed: 15 July 2026
The information in this article is summarised from official sources as of the review date; requirements and procedures may change. Final decisions rest exclusively with the competent Turkish authorities, and details may differ by nationality, province, application type and personal case.
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