Life events and personal status

Checking apostille for personal documents

Choose authentication by document and destination.

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

The recipient determines acceptance and required language.

Who is this guide for?

People sending personal records abroad.

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Conditions and exceptions

Public documents, notarisation and judgments may use different routes.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Get recipient requirements

Ask document type, language, freshness and digital acceptance; confirm apostille is needed.
What should you prepare?

Written requirements.

Please note

Do not order unnecessarily broad records.

02

Identify issuer/type

Distinguish registry certificate, notarisation and judgment; check the suitable digital service.
What should you prepare?

Original document.

Please note

Authenticating one document does not authenticate a separate translation.

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04

Use the official route

Check exact service/current fee and retain receipt and issued file.
What should you prepare?

Document and receipt.

Please note

Do not pay using outdated account details.

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 apostille settle acceptance?

No. The recipient still decides document, language and content requirements.

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