Certification of a prenuptial agreement
A prenuptial agreement is an agreement between spouses that regulates the property relations between them, and it must be made in writing (section 1 of the Spouses (Property Relations) Law, 5733-1973). To be valid, it requires approval. An agreement made before the marriage may be certified by a notary, provided that the notary is satisfied that the couple made it freely and with an understanding of its meaning and consequences (section 2(c1) of the Spouses (Property Relations) Law, and section 7(11) of the Notaries Law, 5736-1976).
The office drafts prenuptial agreements and certifies them, or certifies a text prepared in advance.
When to make a prenuptial agreement before a notary
- Before the wedding, where one of the spouses brings an apartment, a business, savings or an expected inheritance.
- In a second marriage, where there are children from a previous relationship and certain assets are to be preserved for them.
- Where the couple wish to set in advance an arrangement different from the statutory resources balancing arrangement.
- Couples who do not intend to marry can sign a cohabitation agreement. It is not subject to the Spouses (Property Relations) Law, and the parties' signatures on it can be authenticated before a notary.
The process
Initial consultation
We establish the couple's status (before marriage, married, or cohabiting) and what they wish to regulate.
Drafting or reviewing the text
The advocate drafts the agreement, or reviews a text prepared by another lawyer.
Certification meeting
Both spouses attend together. The notary must be satisfied that they are making the agreement freely and understand its meaning and consequences.
Signing and delivery
The agreement is signed, certified with the notary's seal, and handed to the couple.
What to bring
- A valid identity card or passport for each spouse.
- The text of the agreement, if it has already been drafted.
- Details of the assets the agreement deals with.
- For an update: the existing agreement.
- A person in hospital or confined to bed: a medical certificate in the form set out in the First Schedule to the Notaries Regulations, 5737-1977, issued on the day of signing. In the certificate, the doctor confirms that the person is fully conscious, of sound mind and competent to perform an act before a notary (regulation 4(e) of the Regulations).
Timing and cost
Timing: a first meeting can usually be arranged for the same day or the next. Drafting the agreement usually takes a few days, depending on its complexity. Once the agreement is ready, certification takes place at a single meeting, and the certified agreement is handed to the couple as soon as the meeting ends.
Cost: the notary fee for certifying a prenuptial agreement is fixed by the regulations: NIS 446, and NIS 74 for each additional copy certified at the same time. The amounts are those of the 2026 tariff under the Notaries (Service Fees) Regulations, plus VAT. For an exact figure for your service, see the notary fee calculator.
Drafting the agreement is separate legal work, and is priced separately according to its complexity.
Notarial certification compared with court approval
| Situation | Who may approve it |
|---|---|
| An agreement made before the marriage | A notary (section 2(c1) of the Spouses (Property Relations) Law), the Family Court or a religious court. |
| An agreement signed after the marriage | The Family Court or a religious court only (section 2(a) of the Spouses (Property Relations) Law). |
| Amending an existing agreement | Requires approval in the same way as the agreement itself (section 2(a) of the Spouses (Property Relations) Law). An amendment made after the marriage requires the approval of the court or the religious court. |
Frequently asked questions
Do both spouses have to attend?
Yes. The notary must be satisfied that both of them made the agreement freely and understand its meaning, so both attend in person.
Does the notary also draft the agreement?
Yes. The agreement can be drafted at the office and certified there, or you can bring a ready text for certification only.
We are already married. Can we still make a prenuptial agreement?
Yes, but a notary cannot then certify it. An agreement signed after the marriage requires the approval of the Family Court or a religious court.
What happens if no prenuptial agreement is signed?
The resources balancing arrangement under Chapter Two of the Spouses (Property Relations) Law applies.
Can cohabiting couples make a prenuptial agreement?
The Spouses (Property Relations) Law applies to married couples. Cohabiting couples can sign a cohabitation agreement and have their signatures authenticated before a notary.
Related pages: Notarial will | Authentication of a signature | Notary fees 2026
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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.
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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.
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