Certified notarial translation of academic certificates and transcripts
Educational institutions and licensing bodies abroad ask for academic certificates and transcripts in English, with a notarial certificate that the translation is true to the original. This applies to academic degrees, matriculation certificates (Bagrut), and certificates of courses and vocational training.
When a certified notarial translation of academic certificates and transcripts is required
- Enrolment in academic studies abroad.
- Recognition of a degree or professional licence in another country.
- A work visa application that requires proof of education.
- Professional certificates attached to a CV for use abroad.
A long transcript
A transcript sometimes lists dozens of courses, and the course names are the part that demands the greatest precision. The translation fee is calculated by the number of words, so a long transcript costs more than a one-page certificate. If the full transcript is not needed, it is worth checking in advance whether the certificate alone will suffice.
A certificate that already has an English version
Many institutions issue certificates directly in English. In that case what is usually needed is not a translation but a certified true copy. It is worth checking what the body abroad requires before ordering a translation.
How it works
Send the document
Send a scan or a clear photograph by WhatsApp or email, and receive a quote based on the word count.
We translate and check the names
The translation must be faithful to the original document, and it is important to check the spelling of names against the passports, so that it matches the other documents.
The notary certifies and signs
The notarial certificate is signed and bound together with the copy of the document and the translation.
Apostille, if required
If the destination country is party to the Hague Convention, an apostille is added where required (please confirm this with the body requesting the document).
An example from our work
A real translation carried out at the office. All identifying details have been blacked out.
What it costs
The translation fee is based on the number of words in the translation, under the notarial tariff fixed by regulation, and it is the same at every notary in Israel. For an exact calculation by word count, see the certified translation fee calculator, and for the full tariff, the fees page.
The office translates from Hebrew into English and from English into Hebrew.
Questions and answers
My certificate is already in English. Do I need a translation?
Usually not. If the body abroad asks for a certified copy, a certified true copy is sufficient.
How long does it take?
A single document is usually ready within one business day, sometimes on the same day. If an apostille is required on the notarial certificate, it is obtained at the court, usually within one business day, by courier.
Need an apostille?
It depends on the destination country. In countries party to the Hague Convention, usually yes. It is best to confirm this with the body requesting the certificate.
Certified notarial translation of other documents: Birth certificate | Marriage and divorce certificates | Driving licence | Police clearance certificate | Documents for foreign citizenship | Bank documents and statements | Judgments and agreements | Company documents | Medical documents
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.
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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.