If the signatory is below age 18, he must come to the mission in the company of his parents or guardian. It is advisable to clarify whether the signatory needs to be accompanied by his parents before coming to the mission.
The application may be submitted by Israeli or foreign citizens wishing to sign a document for presentation in Israel, as well as on behalf of corporations or companies incorporated in Israel or abroad.
You must present yourself at an Israeli mission in the country where you are staying, together with the original documents that need to be verified, as well as a passport or ID card or driver's license.
In a real estate transaction – the identification will be made solely by means of a valid passport or ID card.
Documents that are in a language not known to the representative or to the signatory:
If the language of the document is not known to the representative or to the signatory, a translation in a language that is understood by the signatory or by the representative must be attached together with a certified affidavit of the translator.
The translator's affidavit must state that the translator is proficient in both languages and that the translation is true to the original.
A translator's affidavit can be certified in one of the following ways:
- By the authorized diplomatic representative, as a separate notarial act
- By a local notary. The affidavit must be duly certified (apostille or authentication by the local foreign ministry).
- By an Israeli lawyer or notary.
Verification of signature on behalf of a corporation or company incorporated in Israel – the following documents should be attached:
- Certificate of incorporation or certificate of registration of the company, duly certified (apostille or authentication by the local foreign ministry).
- An up-to-date written confirmation by the company's lawyer or accountant that the signatory is authorized to bind the company and to sign on its behalf.
Verification of signature on behalf of a company incorporated abroad
the following documents should be attached: - Certificate of incorporation or certificate of registration of the company, duly certified (apostille or authentication by the local foreign ministry).
- An up-to-date written confirmation by the company's lawyer or accountant that the signatory is authorized to bind the company and to sign on its behalf.
If the person signing before the consul is a minor, he must present a guardian's approval or a court's approval prior to signing.
- The original document that is to be signed
- A translation, if necessary
- The translator's affidavit, if the document has been translated
- A guardian's approval or a court's approval, if the applicant is below age 18
Before coming to the mission, an appointment should be scheduled through the online appointment scheduler.
Please note: Israeli missions abroad are not authorized to prepare, edit, assist with, or advise on documents of a legal nature.
- You must bring all the documents needing notary services in hard copy to your appointment, including ONE EXTRA COPY for the consulate archive.
- Printing and copying services are not available on-site.
- To qualify for notarization, the person seeking such services must fully understand each document. Comprehension is demonstrated by describing each document word-for-word. General knowledge of the topic addressed by the document is insufficient for these purposes.
- If the document is not in Hebrew or English, it must be translated into one of these languages and authenticated via Apostille. For translates and Apostille service, Please follow the link below: https://new.embassies.gov.il/atlanta/en/contacts
- All documents must be filled in completely, except for the "Date" and "Signature" sections, which will be filled in during the appointment and in front of the consul only.
- It will not be possible to complete or add content to documents during the meeting.
- If you need help filling out the forms, please consult with an authorized person in advance.
- The average processing time for notarial services is five (5) business days, starting on the day of the appointment at the Consulate. These documents are then mailed (FedEx Standard overnight $15). Expected delivery time can vary depending on the length and number of documents submitted.