Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.
Before you start
Certified copies, notarisation and apostille differ.
Who is this guide for?
People submitting records to authorities or abroad.
Issuer and destination determine the procedure.
The checklist
Define purpose and recipient
Written instructions.
Unneeded certification may not solve the request.
Identify document type
Original.
Private documents are not automatically public documents.
Choose destination route
Country of use.
No universal destination procedure applies.
Prepare original/payment
Original/provider details.
Signature authentication does not correct content.
Keep the chain
File and receipt.
A printout is not the valid electronic original.
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 every authentication need a notary?
No. Public documents can use dedicated routes; notarisation is a different action.
Reports help us check and update guides.