Documents and licences

Checking an official certificate's validity

Distinguish expiry, currency and digital authenticity.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 20.10.2026
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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 authentic record may be too old for the recipient's purpose.

Who is this guide for?

Certificate holders needing evidence of validity.

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Conditions and exceptions

Biometric documents and electronic apostilles are examples; government certificates have no universal expiry date.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Read certificate details

Check issue/expiry dates, name and issuer; distinguish expired credentials from historical records without expiry.
What should you prepare?

Certificate.

Please note

Do not invent an expiry date.

02

Ask the recipient

Check maximum document age and whether current information is required; a new extract may differ from a historical record.
What should you prepare?

Written requirement.

Please note

Authenticity does not guarantee current information.

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05

Contact the issuer if uncertain

Use official contacts for contradictions, failed verification links or suspected forgery, disclosing only needed details.
What should you prepare?

Document reference.

Please note

Avoid unidentified verification websites.

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

Is a certificate without expiry always accepted?

No. The recipient may require recent information or a specific format; check before reordering.

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