Electricity after the transaction: don't leave your subscription for the last day
After purchasing an apartment in Mersin, the new owner is faced with issues like tapu, water, furniture, and moving. Electricity seems like a formality, but often the old bill is missing, the unit number is unknown, or the documents are in the name of someone who won't be submitting the application.
In the Toroslar zone, the supplier of last resort is Enerjisa Toroslar Elektrik Perakende Satış A.Ş. Electricity supply is not formalized with the handover of keys, but rather by a contract for a specific point of consumption. It's best to collect this information before the final handover of the apartment.
This is the practical part of the purchase: preparation helps avoid confusing the apartment's electricity bills with common house expenses and prevents the assumption that the old contract will automatically transfer to the new owner.
What exactly is being drawn up for the apartment?
People often say "re-register electricity," but a new user needs an electricity supply contract for their apartment. The previous owner, tenant, or other user terminates their contract, and the new applicant signs up for service based on their information and right to use the property.
The main technical identifier is not the house or door number in the ad, but the installation number: the meter serial number or tekil kod. The old meter may also contain the meter's serial number or barcode. This information links the application to the desired apartment, not to a neighboring one or the complex's shared meter.
This is especially important for new complexes in Tece , Tomük, Çeşmeli, Arpaçbakhshish, and other rapidly developing areas: similar block and apartment numbers can be found within a single building, and some units may not yet be occupied. The address is not a substitute for verifying the installation number.
What information should you request from the seller in advance?
Before signing the final documents or handing over the keys, ask for your most recent electricity bill. It doesn't confirm ownership, but it does allow you to see the unit number and verify the current service with your apartment.
If there's no meter, don't guess the number based on information from neighbors, security, or the property manager. Request the seller's contract details or ask the building's representative if there's a separate meter and metering point. In a new building, distinguish between the individual apartment meter and the common area meters.
Basic set for the application
- The installation number, tekil kod, serial number or barcode of the meter; these are usually found on the old invoice.
- A valid identification document of the applicant.
- A document certifying the right to use an apartment: for the owner – a tapu, for the tenant – a lease agreement.
- Details of the owner of the property, if the applicant is not the owner.
- The number of the current DASK policy for the residential premises, when required.
- The original power of attorney or other document certifying the representative’s authority.
The list of documents required depends on the situation: an active contract, a recently completed property, or submission through a representative. This list is for preparation for the inspection and does not guarantee the same set of documents in every case.
An active contract and a new apartment are different scenarios
If the current contract is in the name of another user, the supplier requires proof of right to use the property. It's best for the buyer to keep the tapu or other suitable document on hand, rather than in a notarized translator's archive or a bank file.
For a new apartment without a valid subscription, the readiness of the individual metering point is important. A single meter in the hallway is not enough: check whether the apartment has been assigned its own identifier and whether it can be used for the contract. This is a question of the property's readiness for use, not the quality of the renovation.
The supplier specifies that the guarantee payment can be made in one lump sum or in two installments, on the first and second invoices. The amount and available payment method depend on the current regulations and the type of customer, so please confirm these before submitting your application.
Practical inspection of the apartment before handing over the keys
An electricity subscription doesn't replace checking the building's TAP, ISKAN, address, and technical condition, but it does identify discrepancies between documents and the actual apartment. If the installation number can't be reliably linked to the property, the issue should be clarified before moving in and paying for utilities.
- Check the block number, floor and door on site with the transaction details.
- Ask to see the apartment meter, without taking the general panel as a separate meter.
- Match the installation number on the old bill with the apartment and, if possible, the meter marking.
- Find out who is terminating the previous contract and when the apartment is actually vacated.
- Check to see if there is temporary building power available instead of individual service.
- When submitting through a proxy, check in advance their authority and the acceptable format of the power of attorney.
In Mezitli, Yenişehir, and the central districts, such verification usually takes little time. In a new building in western Mersin, it can be more important: construction, handover of the units, and occupancy sometimes occur at different times. It's not the district that determines this, but the specific address, block, and independent registration point.
What is important for a foreign buyer
An international buyer should decide in advance whose name the contract will be in and who will present the documents. Don't rely on an oral translation of an old invoice: accurately record the unit number, applicant's name, and proof of right of use and keep them with the transaction documents.
Some actions are available through digital channels, but online registration may be unavailable for a location with an active contract for another user. In such cases, another designated service channel is used; this is a feature of the application process, not a problem with the apartment.
Electricity as part of a smooth move to Mersin
A good apartment isn't just about the layout, view, and proximity to the sea. The ability to seamlessly arrange basic services demonstrates how carefully the paperwork and property handover process was handled. Don't put off the process until moving day, especially if you're buying for permanent residence, family, or your first extended stay in Mersin.
INCOME MERSIN specialists can help you create a practical apartment handover checklist, verify routine issues with the property documentation, and discuss the choice of neighborhood or housing for relocation. It's always worth confirming the decision on a subscription and the supplier's requirements at the specific address immediately before submitting your application.
Sources and date of verification of information
Information verified on September 6, 2026, based on publications on enerjisa.com.tr. Sources used for verification: Requirements for starting a home electricity supply: installation or meter number, identification document, proof of right of use, DASK, power of attorney, active contract details, and security deposit.
