TR · Expiry & renewal tracking
Keep track of your building's energy performance certificate
Türkiye's energy performance certificate (EKB) is valid for 10 years from issue and is renewed within one year of any work that changes the building's annual primary energy need (Energy Performance of Buildings Regulation, Article 25(2) and 25(7)). The owner keeps a copy; an EKB is needed to sell or let the property.
Under Türkiye's Regulation on Energy Performance of Buildings, the energy performance certificate (Enerji Kimlik Belgesi, EKB) is valid for 10 years from the date it is issued (Article 25(2)). It is prepared by an energy performance certificate expert using BEP-TR and covers the whole building (Articles 25(4), 25(8) and 25(13)).
If any work is done that changes the building's annual primary energy need, the certificate is renewed in line with the regulation within one year (Article 25(7)). An EKB is required for the purchase, sale and letting of buildings or independent units (Article 25(15)).
At a glance
| Validity | 10 years from the date of issue (Article 25(2)) |
|---|---|
| Early renewal | Within one year of works that change the annual primary energy need (Article 25(7)) |
| Who prepares it | An energy performance certificate expert, through BEP-TR (Articles 25(4) and 25(13)) |
| Scope | Prepared for the whole building (Article 25(8)) |
| Keeping and display | One copy is kept by the building owner, manager, management board and/or energy manager; one copy is displayed at the building entrance (Article 25(6)) |
| Sale and letting | An EKB is required; the owner gives a copy to the buyer or tenant (Article 25(15)) |
For new buildings the certificate is submitted to the local authority when applying for the occupancy permit; no occupancy permit is issued for buildings without an EKB (Article 25(4)).
Who is responsible?
One copy of the certificate is kept by the building owner, manager, management board and/or energy manager (Article 25(6)). When a building or independent unit is sold or let, the owner gives a copy to the buyer or tenant (Article 25(15)). The energy performance certificate expert and the authorised issuing organisation are responsible for the information in the certificate and its accuracy (Article 25(4)).
Which buildings are exempt?
An EKB is not mandatory for structures classified for state security or national defence and the operational, training, security and defence buildings of the institutions listed in the regulation, for structures built without a permit under zoning law, or for buildings outside the adjacent area (mücavir alan) with a construction area under 1,000 m² (Article 25(9)).
Tracking it with ExpirySuite
- Add each building or independent unit as a separate asset, upload the EKB as a file and enter the date 10 years after issue as the expiry date.
- Email reminders arrive 60, 30, 14, 7 and 1 days before expiry and on the expiry day; if you carried out works that change the energy need, you can bring the expiry date forward to the one-year renewal deadline.
- Assign the person who follows the certificate as the document owner; overdue records are also reported to managers on days 3, 7 and 14.
- You can request the new certificate from the energy performance certificate expert through a secure link valid for 14 days, without them needing an account.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is a Turkish energy performance certificate valid?
- 10 years from the date of issue (Regulation on Energy Performance of Buildings, Article 25(2)).
- I renovated. Do I need a new certificate?
- If the work changed the building's annual primary energy need, the certificate is renewed within one year (Article 25(7)).
- Is an EKB needed to sell or let a flat?
- Yes. An EKB is required for purchase, sale and letting; the owner gives a copy to the buyer or tenant (Article 25(15)).
- Who issues the EKB?
- It is prepared by energy performance certificate experts with BEP-TR access working for organisations authorised by the Ministry (Articles 25(4), 25(13) and 26/A).
Sources
Last checked: Sep 30, 2026 · This page summarises official sources for general information and is not legal advice. Check the linked sources for current rules and fees.
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