Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.
Before you start
Not every document requires notarised translation; apostille is separate.
Who is this guide for?
Travellers asked for certificates.
Israeli Population Authority rules are not necessarily destination-country rules.
The checklist
Identify document/use
Written requirements.
Do not render the wrong document for the purpose.
Check suitable originals
Document name.
A birth certificate is not a registry extract.
Confirm certification type
Recipient instructions.
No uniform language requirement covers every country.
Check authorised provider and names
Original and notary details.
Translation must not hide source errors.
Deliver and retain
Document file.
Apostille is not acceptance approval.
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 English exempt from all authentication?
Not necessarily. Language and authentication are separate requirements for the recipient.
Reports help us check and update guides.