Utilities in Turkey

Changing Your Electricity & Water Accounts into Your Name

Congratulations on purchasing your property in Turkey. As a new homeowner, you can now arrange your utility accounts, electricity (AYDEM) and water (MUSKİ) to be transferred into your name.

The current owner will normally provide the existing account numbers, and these can either be transferred into your name or you may continue paying using the existing account details if preferred.

This guide explains the process for transferring your electricity and water accounts into your own name.

Documents Required for AYDEM & MUSKİ

Please ensure you have the following documents ready:

Passport
Turkish Tax Number
Copy of your new TAPU (Title Deed)
Copy of your DASK Insurance policy
Existing AYDEM & MUSKİ account numbers
Address Registration document from the local council*
Yabancı Temporary Kimlik Number**
Your telephone number and email address
Funds to pay the required deposits***

*Obtaining Your Address Registration

To obtain your address registration document, visit the Fethiye Belediyesi (Council) building in central Fethiye, located behind Migros supermarket. Go upstairs at the rear of the building and request an address registration document confirming your property address. Your council tax must be paid in full before they will issue this.

**Obtaining Your Temporary Kimlik Number

Your temporary foreign ID number can be obtained from the Göç Office in central Fethiye, located behind the main Post Office. You will be asked to complete an identity form before the number is issued.

***Utility Deposits (May 2026)

The following deposits are currently required:

AYDEM: 2,551.40 TL
MUSKİ: 2,933.43 TL

Please note that these fees may change over time.

Where to Apply

MUSKİ Office – Water

Located on Adnan Menderes Boulevard in Fethiye, on the same road as Erasta Shopping Mall. Continue past the roundabout for approximately 200 metres and the office will be on the left-hand side.

Take a ticket on arrival and wait for your number to be called.

AYDEM Office – Electricity

Located on Süleyman Demirel Boulevard in Fethiye. Turn left at the roundabout just past Erasta Shopping Mall and the AYDEM office can be seen opposite the Shell petrol station.

Again, take a ticket and wait for your number to be called.

Helpful Information

Both Muski & Aydem offices have English-speaking staff available.
Security staff at the entrance are usually happy to help you select the correct ticket.
Once your documents have been submitted and any deposits or outstanding balances have been paid, the new accounts will be issued in your name.
AYDEM will ask you to confirm your email address during setup, so it is helpful to have access to your phone and mobile data at the appointment.
Your new account details can then be added to your Turkish bank account for direct debit payments.
If you provide your own email address and telephone number, future bills can be sent directly to you electronically.

Need Help?

If you require copies of your TAPU or DASK documents, please contact us and we will be happy to assist