The regulation takes effect on 1 January 2027, and existing businesses must obtain their authorisation certificate by 1 July 2027. This page does not restate the regulation — it puts what RentOkey does and what it does not do next to each requirement.
This page covers legislation in Türkiye only. The dates and requirements here belong to the regulation coming into force in the Republic of Türkiye. If you operate in Northern Cyprus, do not treat this timeline as your legal obligation calendar; review local conditions separately with the relevant authorities.
These dates serve different purposes. Not confusing the date the regulation takes effect with the application deadline is the first condition for building a sound preparation plan.
Requirements covering rental activity apply from this date onwards.
The Motor Vehicle Rental Information System is expected to be established by this date.
The transition period for existing businesses to obtain an authorisation certificate ends here.
The compliance window for minimum vehicle count and vehicle quality conditions.
Requirement by requirement
RentOkey plays no part in three of the eight items below, and we say so openly. What software can do is keep records in order and remind you of deadlines — not obtain certificates, buy vehicles or pass exams on your behalf.
Except for classic vehicles, cars older than 6 years cannot be rented out; the limit is 180,000 km, and 300,000 km for electric vehicles.
RentOkey
Keeps vehicle age and current mileage in the fleet record, and lets you see every vehicle approaching the limit in one list.
What the business must do
Deciding on vehicle renewal, disposal and investment.
Vehicles whose periodic maintenance is overdue, or that carry a major damage record, cannot be rented out.
RentOkey
Shows maintenance records and upcoming maintenance or inspection dates alongside the reservation plan.
What the business must do
Actually carrying out and documenting the maintenance.
For rentals of 1–6 days the deposit may not exceed 3 days of the rental fee; for 7–29 days it may not exceed 7 days of the rental fee.
RentOkey
Tracks the deposit as a separate item from the rental fee and the outstanding balance.
What the business must do
Updating contracts and collection policy to match these ceilings.
The deposit must be refunded within 7 days after the vehicle is returned.
RentOkey
Tracks the window from the return date and keeps pending refunds visible.
What the business must do
Actually making the payment.
Businesses are expected to keep records of rental activity and report vehicle tracking data through the information system.
RentOkey
Keeps customer, vehicle, reservation and contract records in one place, complete and exportable to Excel.
What the business must do
Filing the report and taking responsibility for the accuracy of what is filed.
Businesses must obtain an authorisation certificate to operate; applications will run through the information system.
RentOkey
No role in this item.
What the business must do
Filing the application and meeting the documentation and premises requirements.
A vocational qualification certificate is required for the person responsible for the business.
RentOkey
No role in this item.
What the business must do
The responsible manager obtaining the certificate.
A minimum vehicle count that varies by region, plus a requirement to hold hybrid or electric vehicles in certain regions.
RentOkey
No role in this item.
What the business must do
Making the fleet investment and meeting registration conditions.
It is healthier to build the plan forward from the time your gaps need, rather than backward from the final deadline. On the software side, the first step is completing the fleet record so that vehicles needing a decision can be separated early.
Both sources are published in Turkish.
Important
This page is general information and internal preparation guidance, not legal advice. Using software does not by itself make you compliant. Before acting, confirm the current official text and your own circumstances with the relevant authority or your legal adviser.
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