TKGM Parcel Query and Using WebTapu
A TKGM parcel query is an official tool that lets you view a property's location, block-parcel information and boundaries free of charge. In short: by entering the province, district, neighbourhood, block and parcel details into the Parcel Query application of the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre, you can see the property's position on the map and its area within seconds. This is the fastest way to get to know a parcel before making an investment decision.
What is the TKGM Parcel Query and what is it for?
The Parcel Query is a publicly accessible cadastral viewing service. With this tool you can see a parcel's geographical location, boundary lines and basic information such as its area. It is a practical starting point for verifying whether the block-parcel number given by the seller actually corresponds to the location described.
Remember: the Parcel Query does not show the owner's name or any legal encumbrances. For this personal data you need identity-verified systems such as WebTapu or e-Devlet.
Step-by-step parcel query
Go to the official TKGM Parcel Query application and follow the order below:
- Select the province (for example Kocaeli).
- Select the district (for example Körfez).
- Select the neighbourhood.
- Enter the block number.
- Enter the parcel number and run the query.
The result shows the parcel's position on the map, its boundaries and its area. By observing the neighbouring parcels and the general terrain, you gain an initial impression of the property's surroundings.
Where do I find the block and parcel number?
The block-parcel information is written on the title deed. Ask the seller for this information; if you are querying your own property, it is included in your title deed record on e-Devlet. In listings the block-parcel is often not shared; if you are a serious buyer, requesting this information from the seller is your most natural right and the first condition of verification.
How do you obtain title deed information from e-Devlet?
Citizens of the Republic of Türkiye can access the title deed information of properties registered in their name through the e-Devlet gateway. From the Land Registry and Cadastre services menu you can view your property information, request an appointment for title deed transactions and access the necessary documents. This channel is one of the most reliable ways to verify your own property.
What can you do with WebTapu?
WebTapu is TKGM's more comprehensive digital service platform. Through WebTapu you can do the following:
- View the properties you own and examine their details.
- See the annotations, mortgages and liens recorded on them.
- Create an electronic application for title deed transactions.
- Track the status of a transaction and the application process.
WebTapu is especially valuable for identifying the encumbrances on a property before a sale. You can find all the checks that should be carried out before buying a parcel gathered together in our title deed checks when buying land article.
The limits of inferring zoning and land type from a parcel query
The parcel query is a powerful tool, but it does not tell you everything. The location on the map does not fully reveal the property's permitted use under the zoning plan or its building conditions. Land-type information (plot, field) is in the title deed record, while the zoning status is held at the zoning department of the relevant municipality.
A parcel query confirms a property's location; how much and how you can build is determined by the municipality's zoning status. Evaluate the two together.
To read the zoning document correctly, you can look at our zoning status guide. This content is for informational purposes; official records should always be assessed according to the current data in the TKGM and municipality records.
Practical use for the investor
When examining a land listing, the recommended order is this: first verify the location and boundaries with the Parcel Query, then confirm the zoning status with the municipality, and finally check the owner and encumbrances with WebTapu or a copy of the title deed record. These three steps provide great confidence even for those investing remotely. The logic of setting up the order this way is to put the fastest and free verification first and the steps requiring identity verification and an official application last; this way you can eliminate parcels you are not interested in without spending unnecessary effort.
What to watch out for when interpreting parcel query results?
The boundaries you see on the map are based on cadastral data and, although generally up to date, there may be small differences from the actual situation on the ground. For this reason, before an important investment always combine the digital query with on-site observation. Questions such as whether the parcel actually has a road frontage, what its slope is, and what kind of development exists around it are not fully visible on the map screen.
In addition, the situation of the neighbouring parcels directly affects the future of your investment. Zoning developments in the immediate vicinity and planned infrastructure and transport projects determine the parcel's value potential. For this reason, treat the parcel query as part of a regional assessment. We covered the method of reading regional potential in our Körfez and Kocaeli regional analysis.
Comparing several parcels
If you are evaluating several alternative plots for investment, you can query each of them using the same method and place their area, location and surrounding features side by side. This systematic comparison allows you to make a data-driven rather than an emotional decision.
The advantage of electronic application with WebTapu
WebTapu is not only a viewing tool; it allows you to initiate a significant part of title deed transactions in a digital environment. For transactions such as sale, establishment of a mortgage or its release, you can create an electronic application, upload the necessary documents to the system and monitor online which stage the process is at.
This feature saves time especially for the remote investor. Preparing in advance through the system before physically going to the land registry office allows the transaction to be completed faster on the appointment day. Even so, the final stage of transactions such as the transfer of ownership is completed at the relevant land registry office.
Mobile application and map layers
You can also access the digital services offered by TKGM from mobile devices. During a site visit, opening the parcel location on your phone to see which parcel the point you are standing on corresponds to provides a practical convenience. With the satellite view on the map you can roughly observe the parcel's actual condition on the ground.
Even so, these images are no substitute for a precise boundary determination. For precise boundaries and corner points, the cadastre office or an authorised surveying engineer is required. Digital layers give you a quick idea; official boundary determination is a separate technical process.
The limit of digital tools: when is an expert needed?
The Parcel Query, WebTapu and e-Devlet are powerful tools, but expert support is needed for matters such as legal interpretation, valuation or resolving complex shared-ownership structures. Especially for shared parcels, matters such as the status of the shares, the possibility of subdivision and the right of pre-emption cannot be fully understood from a digital screen.
A digital query is a quick pre-screening tool; always make the final investment decision together with an on-site inspection and, where necessary, expert opinion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the TKGM Parcel Query show the owner's name?
No. The Parcel Query is a publicly accessible viewing tool and provides only information such as location, boundary and area. The owner's name and legal encumbrances such as annotations, mortgages and liens are personal data; you can access them only through identity-verified WebTapu or e-Devlet, as the relevant party.
Can I query the title deed record of someone else's property?
You cannot access the owner and encumbrance information of someone else's property on your own initiative. However, you can request a current record copy obtained from WebTapu or the land registry office from the seller. In a serious purchase process, asking for this document is usual and necessary.
Do the boundaries in the parcel query give the actual land boundary?
The boundaries in the query are based on cadastral data and are generally accurate, but there may be small differences from the actual situation on the ground. For precise corner and boundary determination, the cadastre office or an authorised surveying engineer is required. For an important investment, always combine the digital query with on-site observation.
Can I learn the zoning status with a parcel query?
No. A parcel query gives only location and boundary; how much and how you can build is determined by the zoning status document issued by the relevant municipality. For an investment decision you need to evaluate the two together, that is, query the location and confirm the zoning status with the municipality.
When regional knowledge and on-site verification are needed, we at Sevindikli Yatırım are by your side. For parcel inspection and consultancy around Körfez and Kocaeli, you can read our land investment guide or reach us on +90 532 295 17 61. We also manage a secure remote process by power of attorney. May you have a place of your own, on the right parcel.
