How is a Turkish equivalence certificate translated into English?
Uğur Arı — sworn translator (Kartal 12th and Gebze 19th Notary Offices) · Updated: 27 October 2026
A YÖK or MEB equivalence certificate (denklik belgesi) is translated into English by a sworn translator; an apostille is added when a foreign application requires it. It is usually requested together with the diploma and transcript. Barcoded or e-signed equivalence certificates can be verified online, so they are well suited to translation.
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Ordering from abroad? One Turkish lira price basis, wherever you order from: an equivalence certificate is from 1.150 ₺. Approximate amounts: UK ≈ £17.99 · US ≈ $23.99 · Canada ≈ 33.99 CAD · Australia ≈ 33.99 AUD · New Zealand ≈ 41.99 NZD · Netherlands ≈ €20.99 · Ireland ≈ €20.99 · Norway ≈ 224.99 NOK · Sweden ≈ 234.99 SEK. Foreign-currency figures are approximate, rounded indications; the final payable amount and any transfer charges are confirmed in your quote. Payment from abroad: credit/debit card, international bank transfer to my IBAN, or Western Union where delivery to a bank account is available; PayPal and Wise are not currently supported.
Türkiye tariff (orders paid in TL): an equivalence certificate is an academic document: from 1,150 TL.
Order: send a photo or PDF on WhatsApp or by email and get a written quote quickly, with the price and turnaround, before you pay. Delivery: signed and stamped translation as a PDF; a paper copy by courier on request (the recipient pays). Notarisation and an apostille are quoted separately when needed. Reviews: 9 Google reviews, average 5.0 — read them.
Send your document for a quote ↗Exceptions and special cases
I translate the equivalence certificate itself; having a foreign diploma recognised in Turkey (the equivalence application) is a separate administrative process.
Some institutions ask for the diploma, transcript and equivalence certificate together; translating all three at once shortens the overall turnaround.
Step-by-step process
- 1Send the document
Send the PDF or a clear photo of the barcoded equivalence certificate on WhatsApp. I check it free of charge and send a written quote quickly.
- 2Written quote
You get the translation fee and any notary or apostille guidance before you pay.
- 3Sworn translation
I prepare the Turkish ↔ English sworn translation; notarization is added if required.
- 4Apostille and delivery
An apostille is added if the receiving institution requires it, and I deliver the certified document.
Does an equivalence certificate translation replace the diploma translation?
No. Most institutions ask for the diploma, transcript and equivalence certificate separately; the equivalence certificate complements the diploma rather than replacing it.
Does an equivalence certificate need an apostille?
Often yes for applications abroad. The exact requirement depends on the receiving institution.
Public official sources; procedures can change — verify the current version before you apply.
Requirements and acceptance are ultimately set by the receiving institution, notary office or authority; practices vary and cannot be guaranteed. This page is general information, not legal advice.