What Is the National Vehicle Identification System (UTTS)?

Businesses that operate vehicle fleets want to closely monitor how much fuel their vehicles consume and manage every related process efficiently. This need—crucial both for the fuel industry and for commercial enterprises—has been addressed through a centralized system that simplifies monitoring and compliance. Known as the National Vehicle Identification System (UTTS), this framework was established to track unregistered economic activity in the fuel sector and ensure fair competition across the industry. In this article, we explain what UTTS is, which vehicles it covers, who must register, how to apply, and how installation is carried out. Read on to discover everything you need to know about the National Vehicle Identification System.

UTTS integrates seamlessly with systems such as Taşıtmatik and other vehicle identification technologies, offering both speed and convenience to users. It ensures that every fuel transaction carried out at a fuel station is automatically recorded through the fuel pump. This automation increases transparency across the sector and strengthens audit and tax control mechanisms. In short, the National Vehicle Identification System is a nationwide monitoring system created to ensure fair competition and the accurate registration of all commercial fuel transactions.

In addition to explaining what the system is, this section also answers one of the most frequently asked questions: who exactly falls under UTTS? The system applies to the following groups: Below is a detailed breakdown of all participants included in the new UTTS framework. Here are the main parties the system applies to:

• Vehicle Owners: This group includes all individuals and legal entities that declare their fuel expenses as business deductions. These users are required to have a vehicle identification unit installed in their vehicles.
• Installation Companies and Hardware Manufacturers: These are authorized firms responsible for integrating UTTS hardware into vehicles and fuel stations. Accredited by the Turkish State Mint, these companies install the identification unit onto the vehicle’s (those that fall under the UTTS regulation) fuel tank inlet and register it electronically in the system.
• Authorized Station Installation Firms:
• Fuel Distribution Companies: These companies hold a retail fuel distribution license and are authorized to store, transport, and market petroleum products. Their obligation under UTTS is to equip at least one pump unit per station with the required system hardware.
• Next-Generation Fuel Pump Cash Register Companies: These are firms that supply or manage cash registers integrated into fuel pumps, ensuring compliance with fiscal and payment recording requirements.
• Fuel Station Operators: These are companies operating under the registered trademark of a distributor, managing the distribution of fuel at stations, and working under agreements with distributor companies.

After explaining which vehicles the National Vehicle Identification System (UTTS) covers, let us now move on to its obligatory nature and who must comply. Continue reading to learn more about the specific details of this requirement.

The UTTS requirement is one of the most frequently asked topics related to the system. The answer is yes — the National Vehicle Identification System is mandatory for commercial vehicle owners, fleet-operating companies, and fuel stations. This system ensures that certain vehicle groups used for commercial activities can be tracked, and it also applies to sole proprietorships owning vehicles for business use. Below is a summary of the groups required to join the system:

1. Commercial vehicle owners 2. Fleet management companies 3. Fuel stations

So, where and how can you apply for the National Vehicle Identification System? To register, you must first complete the application process via utts.gov.tr. This involves creating an account, collecting all required vehicle and company documents, and making the necessary payment to the Turkish State Mint via the designated IBAN. Once your application is approved, you can contact one of the authorized installation companies accredited by the Turkish State Mint to have your Vehicle Identification Unit (TTB) installed. After installation, you can start purchasing fuel directly using your registered identification unit. According to the relevant articles of the Tax Procedure Law No. 213, companies required to transition to this system that fail to do so within the specified period may face administrative penalties.

You can also join UTTS easily through Petrol Ofisi by completing our UTTS Registration Form to begin the process.

Documents Required for UTTS Application

Here is a list of the documents needed to apply for UTTS registration:

• A copy of your company’s valid tax certificate
• A copy of the Trade Registry Gazette showing the company title and management details
• Vehicle license plate number and technical specifications of each vehicle requiring UTTS installation
• A copy of the company representative’s identification document

UTTS installation is carried out exclusively by companies authorized by the Turkish State Mint. You can contact these certified professionals to have the Vehicle Identification Unit installed on your vehicle. The installation involves fitting the vehicle identification device onto the fuel tank inlet and connecting the identification reader to the fuel pump. Once complete, all fuel transactions are digitally recorded, eliminating manual entry of license plate data.

• Thanks to UTTS, both sole proprietorships and companies managing large fleets can seamlessly record and deduct their fuel expenses for tax purposes. Since all transactions are digitally verified, your fuel expenses are automatically documented, leaving no ambiguity about the validity of your tax records.
• Before UTTS, the industry often faced issues like fake or duplicate fuel receipts. With this system, tax evasion attempts—such as entering someone else’s license plate to claim unauthorized fuel costs—are fully prevented.
• The UTTS infrastructure also accelerates the refueling process by enabling instant recognition of registered vehicles through the device installed on the fuel tank and the connected pump reader. This eliminates the need to state license plates or wait for manual receipt approvals, offering a smoother and faster fueling experience.
• Once registered, your vehicle is automatically recognized at all UTTS-compliant fuel stations across Türkiye. This provides fleet operators with flexible fuel supply options, ensuring uninterrupted service even at partner stations outside their usual network.

In addition to this article answering the question “What is the National Vehicle Identification System?”, you might also want to read our guide titled “How to Save Fuel” .