Digital government services

Checking an emailed government certificate

Verify source, person, purpose and validity.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 21.10.2026
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Important to know

Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.

Before you start

An intact file can be old, unrelated or unsuitable.

Who is this guide for?

Certificate recipients.

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Conditions and exceptions

Digital orders/apostille are examples; signature and expiry rules differ.

Step by step

The checklist

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02

Verify independently

Use the official service or known contact to locate/check output.
What should you prepare?

Application details.

Please note

Do not verify only through the same email link.

03

Compare substance

Check name/identifier/date/type against recipient requirements.
What should you prepare?

File and requirements.

Please note

No uniform lifetime applies to all certificates.

Official sources

These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.

Frequently asked questions

Does an issue date prove validity?

Not alone. Check certificate type/purpose, recipient requirements and issuer if needed.

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