Car ownership transfer and transfer fee in North Cyprus (TRNC)
When a car is sold, the change of owner is registered at the Traffic Department and a transfer fee is paid. Here are the 2026 fees, how to book an appointment and the documents you need.
- 5,257 TL
- 2026 transfer fee for a car up to 5 years old.
- Online appointment
- Transfer appointments are booked online.
- 50%
- The fee goes up for late transfers and down for pledged vehicles.
2026 ownership transfer fees
The transfer fee depends on the time since the month the vehicle was first registered in the TRNC:
| Vehicle | Transfer fee |
|---|---|
| Vehicles up to 5 years old | 5,257 TL |
| Over 5 and up to 10 years old | 3,158 TL |
| Vehicles over 10 years old | 2,050 TL |
| Motorcycles, mopeds and three-wheelers | 1,394 TL |
| Agricultural vehicles | 1,045 TL |
- Pledge and hire-purchase: 50% of the transfer fee is charged.
- Late transfer: the transfer fee is charged with a 50% increase.
- Sale to a dealer: for vehicles bought in the name of persons and businesses holding a dealer licence, 1,045 TL; for motorcycles and three-wheelers, 697 TL.
From the fee schedule in the Official Gazette (Resmî Gazete) of 30 April 2026; in effect since 1 May 2026.
Where is the transfer done?
At the Vehicle Registration, Inspection and Licensing Office (Araç Kayıt, Muayene ve Ruhsatlandırma Şubesi), part of the Traffic Department. The Traffic Department’s address is Bakanlıklar Yolu, Selçuklu Caddesi No: 4, Lefkoşa (Nicosia); the Vehicle Registration office’s phone number is 227 27 58.
Online transfer appointment
Appointments are booked at arackayit.trafikdairesi.gov.ct.tr. The same system can also be used to book appointments for pledge transactions, inheritance (estate) transfers, and class and type changes.
- Seller: name, surname, ID number, plate, mobile number
- Buyer: name, surname, mobile number, address
Weekday time slots offered in the appointment system:
| Day | Morning | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30–12:20 | 12:30–14:10 |
| Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday | 08:30–12:40 | 13:00–14:10 |
| Thursday | 08:30–11:30 | 13:30–16:10 |
Required documents
Passenger cars and motorcycles
- Registration book (koçan, the vehicle registration document)
- Buyer’s and seller’s ID cards; for non-TRNC citizens, passport and a photocopy
- Revenue stamp
- If one party cannot attend, a valid sales power of attorney issued by a notary
Additionally, for other vehicles
- A document from the tax office for both buyer and seller showing whether they are registered taxpayers
- If the seller is a registered taxpayer, an invoice; if not and the buyer is, an expense voucher (gider pusulası)
From the required documents list of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (Bayındırlık ve Ulaştırma Bakanlığı). Call the office before your visit to confirm the current list.
After the transfer
- The 5% road tax discount resets. The regular payment discount requires the vehicle’s ownership to stay unchanged for four years. Road tax payment
- Check your road tax period. See this year’s road tax amount and due date for the vehicle with a road tax check.
- Check your insurance. Third-party (traffic) insurance is registered in the policyholder’s name. Third-party insurance check
Last updated: 18.10.2026
Sources: Official Gazette (Resmî Gazete), 30 April 2026, No. 82 – Motor vehicle fee schedule (PDF, in Turkish), Ministry of Public Works and Transport – Traffic Department (in Turkish), Vehicle Registration appointment system (in Turkish), Ministry – Required documents (PDF, in Turkish), e-Devlet – Traffic Department services (in Turkish)