Notary Services

Before submitting official documents to a foreign country or international body, the documents must be translated into the language of the foreign country, or any other language required. In most cases, a certified notarized translation is required, and the translated documents must receive a notary public stamp and an apostille stamp. The translation of official…

Special powers of a notary public in Israel – you’ll be surprised to know what an Israeli notary public is authorized to do. As you probably know, not every lawyer can acquire a notary license in Israel. This title is reserved for experienced lawyers with impeccable reputations. The authorities in Israel and around the world…

Notarial services outside of Israel – Is it possible to use the services of a notary in Israel when you are abroad? Many Israeli citizens abroad require notarial services. For example, an Israeli citizen abroad who owns property in Israel may sign a will before an Israeli notary (although he will have to make sure…

A contractual obligation that is expressed in a written agreement indicating a meeting of interests between two parties (or more) has a higher legal validity than any verbal obligation. If the parties speak different languages (or speak the same language to a different extent), it is necessary to translate the contract into both languages. The…

A birth certificate serves as a confirmation of the birth place, time and circumstances. It’s a document that many of us don’t bother to keep, sometimes not being aware of its existence. That shouldn’t cause a problem if we never need to present it to another individual or an institution, especially if we possess a…

An Israeli marriage certificate is an official certificate from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel that indicates the status of a couple as married. Non-Jewish spouses who belong to a recognized religious community will receive a marriage certificate issued by the Muslim, Christian or other religious community. Translation of a marriage certificate is required in order…

Among the multitude of cases where a notarized translation is required, there is no doubt that a notarized translation for a bagrut (matriculation) certificate is especially common. For the most part, whoever requests a notarized translation for a bagrut certificate is thinking of studying in an institution abroad which requires a document certifying educational achievements…

One of the most important responsibilities of a notary public is to verify the identity of a person signing a document. There are a number of legal documents that, once signed, create a new legal reality – creating a general power of attorney, authorizing a real estate transaction, and more. A notary public is present…

A certified notary in Israel holds great responsibility. The role of the Notary is one of utmost importance – notarization is needed to make many important documents official and accepted by the authorities in Israel and around the world. It is therefore in the interest of the public to ensure that the status of notary…