English-speaking notary in Israel
Amos Ilan, advocate and notary in Ness Ziona, provides notarial services in Hebrew and English: an explanation of the document in English for those who do not read Hebrew, notarial certificates drawn up in English, and notarial translation between Hebrew and English. No language surcharge is added for a certificate drawn up in English.
Who is this service for?
- Foreign residents and new immigrants who need to sign a document in Israel and want the explanation in English.
- Israelis submitting documents to a body abroad: a university, employer, bank, court or immigration authority.
- Companies signing English documents with parties abroad.
- Anyone who received an English document from abroad and must sign it before a notary in Israel.
Which services are available in English?
- Signature certification on an English document, including a power of attorney for use abroad.
- Notarial translation from Hebrew to English and from English to Hebrew. The office translates between these two languages only.
- Notarial affidavit in English.
- Certified true copy with a certificate in English.
- Apostille on the notarial certificate, for a document going abroad.
- Consent for a minor's travel abroad and a life certificate.
Does a certificate in English cost more?
No. Notary fees are set by regulations, and the foreign-language surcharge does not apply to English.
Under the 2026 tariff, the NIS 104 surcharge applies to a certificate drawn up in a language other than Hebrew, Arabic or English. A certificate in English costs the same as one in Hebrew. If the document itself must also be translated, the translation-certificate fee is calculated separately. See the fee table and calculator.
How does it work?
- Send the document by WhatsApp or email, and say which body and country it is for.
- You get an answer on what is needed: signature certification, translation, certified copy, apostille or a combination, and the regulated fee.
- Come to the office with an identity document when a signature before the notary is required. A notarial translation can be ordered without coming in.
- Receive the signed certificate.
The office is at 17 Tzahal Street, Ness Ziona, and also serves Rehovot, Rishon LeZion, Yavne, Lod, Mazkeret Batya and the whole central region. Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 09:00 to 19:00, Friday 09:00 to 12:30.
Sources
- Notaries (Fees for Services) Regulations, 5739-1978, at the 2026 tariff (Hebrew)
Checked on 11 November 2026.
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Questions and answers
Can the notary explain the document to me in English?
Yes. Those who do not read Hebrew receive an explanation in English before signing.
Can I get a notarial certificate written in English?
Yes. The notarial certificate can be drawn up in English, and under the tariff no language surcharge is added for it.
Which languages does the office translate?
Hebrew to English and English to Hebrew only.
Do I have to come to the office?
For signature certification and an affidavit, yes, with an identity document. A notarial translation can be ordered remotely by sending the document by WhatsApp or email.
Not sure which certificate you need? Let's start with a conversation
Tell us which authority the document is intended for and for what purpose, and we will tell you exactly which notarial certificate you need, whether an apostille is required and in what order, and how much it will cost under the regulations.