Once payment is confirmed and the notary transfer is complete, take these steps to close the sale cleanly and avoid ongoing liability.
1. Confirm the Notary Transfer Is Complete
The notary transfer (noter işlemi) is the legal completion of the sale. Ensure you receive the notarised transfer document as your proof of sale. Keep this indefinitely — it is your evidence that you transferred ownership on the sale date.
2. Cancel Your Insurance
Contact your insurer to cancel the compulsory traffic insurance (Zorunlu Trafik Sigortası) and any optional cover (Kasko). Request a refund for unused premium. Do not cancel before the notary transfer is complete.
3. Return or Transfer the Plates
In Turkey, the plates stay with the vehicle by default. If you wish to retain a personalised plate, this must be arranged separately through the traffic registration office (Araç Tescil Şubesi) before the transfer.
4. Cancel MTV (Motor Vehicles Tax) for the Current Year
Motor Vehicles Tax (Motorlu Taşıtlar Vergisi, MTV) is paid biannually. After the sale, any obligation for the post-sale period transfers to the new owner — but confirm this with your local tax office to avoid unexpected assessments.
5. Keep All Records
Retain the notarised transfer document, payment confirmation, and insurance cancellation for at least two years. These protect you in the event of any dispute about ownership or post-sale liability.
