- An Israeli citizen
- A foreign citizen who needs a notarized signature on a document that needs to be submitted in Israel.
- Notarizations must take place in the presence of a diplomatic or consular representative.
- For notarizations regarding minors, the diplomatic representatives must receive permission in advance from the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to carry out the notarizations.
Israeli missions abroad are not authorized to prepare wills, authenticate property agreements between spouses, or prepare any sort of legal document.
- Diplomatic or consular representatives may use their own judgment and authority to refuse to provide notary services, if they do not believe that they meet all legal requirements.
Notarizations will not be carried out at the missions in the following cases:
- They are not carried out of the applicant’s own free will.
- They violate the laws of the country where the applicant lives.
- The document is false or illegal in nature.
- The document is incomplete or ill-prepared.
- In cases where applicants cannot appear before a representative or notary for authentication of their signature, they must call the mission to find out about other options.
The service is available to Israeli citizens and residents and foreign nationals abroad, who wish to sign a document for presentation in Israel.
An affidavit written in a language that is not understood by the consular representative may not be notarized. To notarize an affidavit in a language that is not known to the consular representative, a translation of the affidavit must be attached together with an affidavit signed by the translator and certified by a notary.
The affidavit that is to be verified must be brought in person to an Israeli mission in the country where the affiant is staying, together with a valid identifying document (passport, ID card or driver's license).
Any visit to a mission must be arranged in advance through the online appointment scheduler.
The affidavit that is to be signed must be prepared in advance.
Payment must be made according to the Consular fee Chart.