Turkish Law in EnglishTÜRKİYE
Turkish Civil Code (Law No. 4721)

Article 12: c. Declaration of majority

Book One: LAW OF PERSONS › Part One: NATURAL PERSONS › Chapter One: PERSONALITY A. In general

A minor who has completed the age of fifteen may be declared of age by the court at his or her own request and with the consent of his or her parent or guardian having custody.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 12 · c. Ergin kılınma

Onbeş yaşını dolduran küçük, kendi isteği ve velisinin rızasıyla mahkemece ergin kılınabilir.

Text as of 1 October 2026 · Official source (Turkish): mevzuat.gov.tr ↗

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