Important Notice for YKS 2026 Candidates: Civil Registry Offices Active in 5 Districts

Special Facilities for Turkish University Entrance Exam Candidates in 2026

As the time for the 2026 Turkish Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) approaches in June, educational and administrative authorities have taken special measures to prevent candidates from being excluded from the exam. According to reports published by local media, including Odak Gazetesi, Civil Registry offices in 5 key districts will be active to issue temporary identification documents on exam days [1]. This action is vital, especially for candidates who realize at the last moment that their national ID cards are missing or incomplete.

List of Districts and Operating Hours

According to the official announcement by the Turkish Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), these services are provided in districts with a higher density of candidates. In Afyonkarahisar province, 5 Civil Registry offices in selected districts, including the provincial center, Bolvadin, Dinar, Sandıklı, and Emirdağ, are ready to serve [1][2]. These centers open in the early morning hours before the start of the TYT and AYT exams, so candidates can enter the exam sessions by receiving a "Temporary Identity Document" (Geçici Kimlik Belgesi).

Required Documents for Obtaining a Duplicate ID Card

Candidates visiting these centers must bring specific documents to ensure their identity document issuance process is completed as quickly as possible. These documents include:
- Exam Entrance Document (Sınav Giriş Belgesi) obtained from the ÖSYM system.
- One biometric photograph taken within the last 6 months.
- Receipt of the ID card fee payment (usually payable through bank portals or payment applications) [3].

Final Recommendations for Candidates and Families

Educational experts recommend that candidates check all their documents, including their national ID card and entrance document, at least one day before the exam. However, in case of unforeseen events, the active presence of Civil Registry offices in these 5 districts is considered a quick alternative solution [2]. It should be noted that the temporary identity document issued at these centers is valid until the issuance of the new smart card and is legally valid for entry into all YKS 2026 exam centers [3]. Candidates should note that only the offices listed in the official list are authorized to provide these services during the weekend holidays.