Тurkey introduces mandatory qr codes for notarized documents
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Тurkey introduces mandatory qr codes for notarized documents

The Ministry of Justice of Turkey is preparing an important update: soon all notarized documents and promissory notes will be issued with QR codes. This is a major step toward digitalization and increased transparency in legal processes.

What this means in practice:

✔️ Instant verification of document authenticity
✔️ Quick access to document details
✔️ Confirmation of legal validity
✔️ Ability to verify anytime, from anywhere

Verification will be available through the official website or mobile application of the Union of Notaries of Turkey. By simply scanning the QR code, users will be able to check whether the document is registered, valid, and unchanged.

📌 The key benefit is a significant reduction in fraud, forgery, and errors.

For the real estate market, this is especially important. Many transactions rely on notarized documents such as powers of attorney, agreements, and commitments. This update will:
— simplify document verification during transactions
— eliminate risks of fake powers of attorney
— increase trust among foreign investors
— support safer remote transactions

Overall, this is another step toward a more transparent and secure real estate market in Turkey, where every transaction becomes more reliable for both buyers and sellers.

If you work with documents or invest in Turkey, this change will directly enhance the security of your transactions and reduce legal risks in the long term.