How to Obtain a Certificate of Inheritance (Veraset İlamı): Guide
A certificate of inheritance shows who the heirs are and their shares. It is required for transactions at banks, the land registry and other institutions.
Short answer: A certificate of inheritance (veraset ilamı, or mirasçılık belgesi) is a document that shows the deceased's heirs and their inheritance shares. It is obtained from the civil court of peace and is required in many transactions such as transfer of title by inheritance at the land registry and account procedures at banks. Since the current ways of obtaining it may change, confirm with the court or a notary before applying.
Required documents
- Death certificate.
- The heirs' identity details.
- The deceased's population record and family tree (can be obtained from e-Devlet).
- A power of attorney, if there is a representative.
- If there is a foreign heir, an official translation and the relevant documents.
Steps
- The heirs apply to the civil court of peace with the documents.
- The court examines the population records and determines the heirs.
- Once the decision is issued, the document is submitted to other institutions.
Points to note
- If there is a foreign element or an objection, the proceedings may take longer.
- If there is a will, reserved-portion and reduction issues are assessed separately.
- Time: It depends on the court's workload.
Frequently asked questions
Can a land registry transaction be done without a certificate of inheritance?
No; transfer of title by inheritance cannot be done without a certificate of heirship. For details, see our article transfer of inherited property to the title deed.
Does the document have a validity period?
Institutions may ask for a document with a recent date. Ask the relevant institution before applying.
What if one of the heirs is abroad?
They can take part in the process through a power of attorney or consular procedures.
Sources: adalet.gov.tr · turkiye.gov.tr · mevzuat.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.
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