How to Open an Electricity Subscription via e-Devlet: Required Documents

Short answer: An electricity subscription is opened by applying to your area's electricity distribution company (in Antalya, Akdeniz Elektrik Dağıtım; confirm current information with EPDK) and submitting the required documents. Some procedures can also be done through e-Devlet or the company's digital channels; confirm at the time of application which services are open.

Required documents

For the owner:

• ID document
• Title deed or ownership document
• Installation (meter) number; an old bill is enough

For the tenant:

• ID document
• Rental contract
• The landlord's name, surname and Turkish ID number
• A DASK policy
• Bank IBAN details (for the refund of the deposit)

Security deposit

When the subscription is opened, a security deposit is paid according to the tariff; this amount is refunded when the subscription ends. Current amounts are published in the distribution company's tariff.

Steps

1. Prepare the documents.
2. Choose the application channel: e-Devlet, the distribution company's website/app or the customer service centre.
3. Make the application and pay the deposit.
4. Wait for the meter to be opened.

Frequently asked questions

Can a tenant open a subscription alone?

Yes; with the rental contract, the landlord's details and DASK.

In whose name should the subscription be?

It is recommended to be in the name of the person who uses the bill; write it in the contract. For details, see our article how a rental contract is prepared.

What to do with the subscription when moving?

For closing or transfer details: transfer of subscriptions.

Sources: epdk.gov.tr · turkiye.gov.tr · dask.gov.tr

This article is for general information only and is not legal advice; legislation and practice may change. Compiled as of October 2026. For your specific case, contact us or consult a lawyer.