Notary Services in Ness Ziona
Certified translation, authentication of signatures and continuing powers of attorney
Amos Ilan, an advocate since 2003 (Israel Bar no. 35320) and a notary licensed by the Ministry of Justice (notary licence no. 214444). Most notarial services can be obtained online, without coming to the office. The notary fee is fixed by regulation, and the calculator on this site shows in advance what it will cost.
Notary fee calculator, updated for 2026 in accordance with the regulations
Notary fees in Israel are not negotiable. They are fixed by the Notaries (Service Fees) Regulations, 5739-1978, adjusted on 1 January each year, and every notary in Israel charges exactly the same fee for the same notarial act. Related legal services, such as drafting the document, are not part of the notary fee. In the calculator on this page you choose a service, answer a few questions, and receive a full breakdown of every component: the fee before VAT, the VAT, and the total payable.
Every notarial service in one place
A notary is an advocate of long standing who has been licensed by the Minister of Justice to authenticate, certify and draw up legal documents. A notarial certificate carries special evidential weight: authorities and courts in Israel and abroad accept it as evidence of the facts it states, without further proof.
Certified Translation
Certification of the correctness of a translation from Hebrew into English and from English into Hebrew, for birth and marriage certificates, Population Registry extracts, educational certificates and company documents. Send a scan by WhatsApp and receive a signed certificate, usually on the same business day.
Translation page and fee calculatorNotarial will
A will made before an authority under section 22 of the Succession Law, signed before a notary with no need for witnesses. The office drafts the will and certifies it, or certifies a text prepared in advance.
Service detailsPrenuptial agreement
Notarial authentication of a prenuptial agreement made before the marriage, under section 2(c1) of the Spouses (Property Relations) Law. The office drafts the agreement and authenticates it, or authenticates a text prepared in advance.
Service detailsFurther notarial services
- Continuing Power of AttorneyDeciding in advance who will manage your affairs, and how, if and when you can no longer do so yourself. It may be made only by an advocate who has completed the designated training and is registered with the Administrator General.Full explanation
- Authentication of a Signature and Certified True CopyAuthentication of signatures on documents for authorities, banks and bodies abroad, and certification that a copy of a document is identical to the original. Both services require you to attend the office with an identity document.Service details
- Apostille and Certificates for Use AbroadIsrael is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention (1961). An apostille on a notarial certificate is issued at the Magistrates' Court, and an apostille on an Israeli public certificate is issued at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two are not interchangeable.Apostille page
- Travel Abroad by a MinorA minor travelling abroad with one parent, with an escort or alone needs a notarial certificate confirming that both parents have consented to the trip. The forms and the list of documents can be downloaded from the page.Forms and document list
- Notarial AffidavitAn affidavit signed before a notary, for use before authorities in Israel and abroad. The notary identifies the deponent and explains the meaning of the affidavit and the consequences of making a false statement.Service details
- Life CertificateA notarial certificate that a particular person is alive on a particular date, usually required in order to receive allowances and pensions from bodies abroad. The person must appear in person with an identity document.Service details
The three services most requested at the office
Certified Translation
A certified notarial translation, or by its precise name a certification of the correctness of a translation, is required for almost every Israeli document submitted to a body abroad, and for every foreign document submitted to an authority in Israel. Common documents include birth certificates, marriage certificates, Population Registry extracts, police clearance certificates, matriculation certificates, academic transcripts, driving licences and vehicle registration documents, and company documents. The office also translates professional documents in engineering, technical or medical language.
The translation can be obtained online from anywhere in Israel: send a scan by WhatsApp, receive a word count, the exact fee under the regulations and a delivery date, and the signed certificate is sent back to you. There is no need to come to the office and no need for personal identification, because the notary certifies the correctness of the text, not a signature.
Certified translation page and fee calculator
Notarial will
A notarial will is a will made before an authority under section 22 of the Succession Law, 5725-1965, and for this purpose a notary has the same standing as a judge. It is signed before the notary with no need for witnesses, and it is prima facie evidence that the testator made it on the date and at the place stated in it. The office drafts the will and certifies it, or certifies a text prepared in advance, and at the testator's request also deposits it with the Registrar of Inheritance.
Prenuptial agreement
A notary may authenticate a property agreement made before the marriage, under section 2(c1) of the Spouses (Property Relations) Law, 5733-1973, provided that he is satisfied that both spouses made it of their own free will and understand its meaning. The office drafts the agreement and authenticates it, or authenticates a text prepared in advance. An agreement signed after the marriage requires the approval of the Family Court or of a religious court.
Frequently asked questions about notary services
Can I obtain a notary service without coming to the office?
For a certified translation, yes: send a scan by WhatsApp or through the form, receive a quotation based on the word count, and the signed certificate is sent back to you. Services in which the notary certifies a signature or identity, such as authentication of a signature, a power of attorney, a will, a prenuptial agreement or a life certificate, require you to appear in person before the notary.
How much does a notary cost?
The notary fee is fixed by the Notaries (Service Fees) Regulations and is the same at every notary in Israel. The 2026 notary fee schedule sets out the full tariff, with a calculator that shows in advance what each service will cost.
Which documents do you translate?
Every type of document, from Hebrew into English and from English into Hebrew: birth, marriage and educational certificates, police clearance certificates, driving licences and vehicle registration documents, bank and company documents, judgments and agreements, as well as professional texts in engineering, technical or medical language. Details on the certified translation page.
Can you also draft the will or the prenuptial agreement?
Yes. Amos Ilan is also an advocate, so the will or the prenuptial agreement can be drafted at the office, not merely a ready-made text certified. The notary fee for the certification is fixed by regulation; drafting the document is legal work, priced separately.
When can a notary certify a prenuptial agreement?
Under section 2 of the Spouses (Property Relations) Law, a notary may authenticate a property agreement made before the marriage. An agreement signed after the marriage, or an amendment to an agreement after the marriage, requires the approval of the Family Court or of a religious court.
Do you also issue life certificates?
Yes. A life certificate is issued at a single meeting, in the presence of the person concerned and against a valid identity document. Please bring the form sent by the requesting body, if there is one.
Need an apostille?
That depends on the destination country and on the body requesting the document, so please confirm it with them. If one is required, the office also handles the apostille. A full explanation is on the apostille page.
What should I bring to the notary?
A valid identity document (an Israeli identity card or a passport) and the document itself. Do not sign in advance a document on which the notary is to authenticate your signature: the signature is made in the presence of the notary.
Contact us
The office is at 17 Tzahal Street, Ness Ziona, in an area with easy access and parking on site. Most notarial services are also available online, without coming to the office.
- Phone and WhatsApp052-5927592
- Email[email protected]
- Address17 Tzahal Street, Ness Ziona, parking nearby
- Opening hoursSun-Thu 09:00-19:00, Fri 09:00-12:30
Getting here
17 Tzahal Street, Ness Ziona. Parking near the office, with service on the ground floor. The office is a short drive from Rehovot, Rishon LeZion and Yavne.
Get directions in Google MapsService area
The office provides notary services to clients from Ness Ziona and all the nearby towns, and an online service throughout Israel.
- Ness Ziona
- Rehovot
- Rishon LeZion
- Be'er Ya'akov
- Ramla
- Lod
- Yavne
- Kiryat Ekron
- Mazkeret Batya
- Gedera
- Beit Dagan
- Azor
- Or Yehuda
- Holon
- Bat Yam
- Gan Raveh
- Brenner
- Hevel Yavne
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.