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Consulate of Israel Los Angeles

Request for authenticated Criminal Information Certificate

This service enables Israeli citizens and foreigners over the age of criminal responsibility (12 years and up) to request a Criminal Information Certificate authenticated by the Israeli Foreign Ministry
Required Documents To Apply
Photocopy of valid passport
Power of attorney, where the request is submitted on behalf of another person
Declaration of person requesting the Criminal Information Certificate, when the person wants to be given the certificate
Name and address of the final destination for sending the certificate
Birth certificate, where the request is for a minor
When the request is submitted for a foreigner, a photocopy of the passport that was in force at the time of the applicant's stay in Israel should be attached.
When the request is submitted on behalf of another person, a specific power of attorney and photocopy of the holder of power of attorney should be presented.
Required presence at the Consulate
It is not mandatory to appear in person at the mission.
In case of a request for a minor – one of the parents must appear in person at the mission.
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Who can apply?

Israeli citizens and foreigners over the age of criminal responsibility (12 years and up) may request to receive from the Israel Police a Criminal Information Certificate containing information about them.

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How to apply

Instructions for Israeli citizens:
Download the Request for Criminal Information form from the website. Complete the form and attach a letter of request.
 

Please note:
The certificate will be issued in Hebrew and in English.
The list of convictions will appear in Hebrew only.
The mission will deliver the certificate directly to the entity that is entitled to receive it. 

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Fill the forms
  1. Request for certificate from the Criminal Register in Hebrew / English
  2. Declaration of applicant for a Criminal Information Certificate-Hebrew
  3. Application form for a power of attorney to collect a certificate from the representative office
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Schedule an appointemet

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.

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Consular fee

The service is provided free of charge.
If an apostille is required, a fee will be collected according to the Consular Schedule of Fees.
The cost of mailing will be determined according to the required destination.

Information

A certificate of the criminal registry”, via the Israeli police-  please click HERE or you can also GET THE FORM HERE​ and mail your application with a copy of your passport to the Consulate.  Certificates are issued by the authorities located in Israel and sent by mail. Total time for processing the application may take 12 to 16 weeks! 

Who can you request the certificate for?

A bilingual birth certificate - You can apply on your own behalf or on behalf of your children under 18 years old or First degree relative.

A death certificate - First-degree relatives of the deceased

An Israel population registry extract - You can apply on your own behalf or on behalf of your children under 18 years old or First degree relative.
For first degree relatives: please also attach power of attorney with his passport.

Request for information on a traveler- You can apply on your own behalf or on behalf of your children under 18 years old - not for a Husband or wife. 

Service fee: The service is free of charge unless an apostille is required. We recommend adding an Apostille stamp on the document (10$ fee)