What is the C2 Authority Certificate?

The C2 authority certificate is required for companies engaged in freight and passenger transportation in Turkey. This document has been prepared under the Road Transport Regulation and is critical for the legal conduct of commercial activities in the transportation sector.

Passenger Transportation: A C2 authority certificate is required for transporting passengers by buses, minibuses, or midibuses.

Freight Transportation: A C2 authority certificate is also required for transporting cargo using trucks, tractors, and similar heavy vehicles.

Transportation companies must meet certain criteria to obtain an authority certificate and comply with the relevant laws. Various documents, such as a commercial registry certificate, tax plate, vehicle documents, driver licenses, and technical specification documents, may be included in these requirements. When obtaining the certificate, factors such as the financial situation of the company and the technological suitability and reliability of the transport vehicles are also examined. The C2 authority certificate enables companies in the transportation sector to legally provide services and helps regulate competition in the sector. Businesses without documents may face legal sanctions and could be unable to continue their activities later. As a result, businesses operating in the transportation sector must possess a C2 authority certificate.

What are the Conditions for Obtaining a C2 Authority Certificate?

Companies operating in the transportation sector in Turkey must meet certain conditions to obtain a C2 authority certificate. These conditions, determined by the Road Transport Regulation, are necessary for the legal and orderly conduct of transportation activities. The requirements for obtaining a C2 authority certificate are as follows: Commercial Registry Certificate: The company applying for the C2 authority certificate must have an up-to-date commercial registry certificate published in the Turkish Trade Registry Gazette. This official document, which proves the company's activities and conducts its commercial transactions, is used by the company.

Tax Plate: The company must have an up-to-date tax plate and regularly fulfill its tax obligations.

Registry Certificate: A registry certificate is also required for the C2 authority certificate. The registry certificate shows that transportation operations are conducted legally and that certain regulatory requirements are adhered to.

Operating Certificate: The company must possess an operating certificate that is appropriate for the type of transportation. For example, those engaged in passenger transportation need a passenger transportation operating certificate.

Technical Specification Document: A technical specification document is required for transportation vehicles. This document outlines the technical suitability and safety of the transport vehicles.

Driver Licenses: The company's drivers must possess the necessary documents, such as SRC (Safe Driving Certificate) or psychotechnical documents.

Financial Adequacy: The company must have sufficient funds to sustain transportation activities. This means having a specific amount of money.

Vehicle Insurances: Comprehensive and traffic insurance is required for vehicles.

When these conditions are met, the company can apply for the C2 authority certificate. The document will be evaluated by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure or the relevant General Directorate of Road Transport Regulation. After inspections and reviews are completed, the certificate is granted or denied. Companies that possess a C2 authority certificate can legally continue their transportation activities and execute commercial transportation operations.

Who Issues the C2 Authority Certificate?

In Turkey, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (or the units authorized by it) issues the C2 authority certificate. This document, prepared under the Road Transport Regulation, is very important for companies wishing to conduct freight or passenger transportation. The application process means that the relevant company’s application file must include all necessary documents. The company collects all required documents and submits the application file to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure or the relevant General Directorate of Road Transport Regulation. Then the company and application documents are reviewed. In these reviews, the company's field of activity, technical capacity, financial adequacy, certification of employees, condition of vehicles, and other eligibility criteria are considered. After evaluating the application, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure or the relevant authority decides to grant or deny the C2 authority certificate. Companies that receive the document can legally continue their transportation activities. Firms that hold a C2 authority certificate can operate in compliance with the stipulated conditions for transporting operations and can commercially provide transportation services.

How Many Vehicles are Required for the C2 Authority Certificate?

The number of vehicles required for a C2 authority certificate depends on the type and scope of the transportation activities. The C2 authority certificate can be used for both freight and passenger transportation.

Passenger Transportation: At least two transport vehicles are required for a C2 authority certificate. These vehicles must meet the number of passengers they can carry. These vehicles must have a suitable technical specification document for use in transportation activities.

Freight Transportation: Generally, at least one transport vehicle is required for a company engaged in freight transportation with a C2 authority certificate. The transport vehicle must have the appropriate tonnage and carrying capacity for freight operations. Compliance of the transport vehicle with the technical specification document is also a necessary condition.

The minimum conditions required to apply for the authority certificate are outlined above. However, the transportation authority may demand more vehicles and additional requirements in certain cases. The company must obtain the most up-to-date and detailed information from the relevant transportation authority's website or by contacting them directly before applying.

Vehicles owned with a C2 authority certificate must be legally compliant and possess the necessary permits for transportation activities. This is an important point that should not be overlooked. Businesses with an authority certificate must adhere to specific regulatory rules.