The Role of the Notary

In most countries, except the UK and other ‘common law’ jurisdiction, the Notary plays a major part in the process of buying and selling real estate.

In Turkey, the document transferring ownership of the property is (usually) signed in front of an officer from the land registry rather than a Notary. This does not mean that the Notary has no role to play. Depending on the circumstances of the case the preliminary contract may well be signed by the seller in front of a Notary.