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Apostille in Israel

An apostille is a certificate that confirms the signature and seal on a public document so it can be used in another country that is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. It replaces the longer chain of consular legalization.

In Israel, the apostille is issued by the competent authority for the type of document, for example the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the courts. Which one applies depends on who signed the document, so we review it first and route it correctly.

Often the document must be translated and notarized before or after the apostille, and the order matters. We plan the sequence with you so that the final package is accepted the first time.

For foreign documents that will be used in Israel, the apostille must be obtained in the country that issued them. Through our international offices we can help arrange it.

Questions people ask

Which countries accept an apostille?

All countries that are parties to the Hague Apostille Convention, including the United States, Canada, most of Europe and much of Latin America. Other countries require consular legalization instead.

Does an apostille confirm the content of the document?

No. It confirms the authenticity of the signature and seal on the document, not what the document says.

Should the apostille be on the original or on the translation?

It depends on the destination authority. Sometimes both need one. We confirm the requirement before starting.

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Tell us about your documents

Describe what you need in a few lines; no attachments are needed at this stage. We reply by email with the next steps and a quote.

For example: 2 birth certificates in Hebrew, needed in French with apostille for the French consulate.