Certified Translation of a Driving Licence and Vehicle Licence
Anyone moving to another country who wishes to convert an Israeli driving licence is often required to attach a certified notarial translation of it. The translation covers every field on the licence, including the licence categories and restrictions. The office also translates vehicle licences into English, for example when a vehicle is being moved abroad.
When a certified translation of a driving licence is needed
- Converting an Israeli driving licence into a local licence in the destination country.
- Proof of driving experience for an insurance company abroad.
- A requirement of a licensing authority or a car rental company.
Licence categories and restrictions
The Israeli licence shows the licence categories and any restrictions, such as a requirement to wear glasses or to drive a vehicle with an automatic gearbox. The authority abroad checks precisely these fields, so they are translated in full and in a form that matches the licence.
An international driving permit is not a certified translation
An international driving permit is used for driving temporarily abroad. To convert a licence, many authorities specifically require a certified notarial translation, or both documents. It is worth checking with the licensing authority in the destination country exactly what it requires.
Translating a vehicle licence into English
A vehicle licence is a different document from a driving licence. The driving licence belongs to the driver, whereas the vehicle licence belongs to the vehicle itself: it shows the registration number, the owner's details, the type of vehicle and the period for which the licence is valid.
A certified translation of a vehicle licence is needed mainly when a vehicle is being moved abroad or registered in another country, and sometimes also for a shipping company or an insurance company abroad. It is a short, simple translation, and the process is the same as for a driving licence: send a clear scan or photo of the licence and receive a quote based on the number of words.
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
Do you also translate vehicle licences?
Yes. A vehicle licence is a short document and its translation is straightforward. Send a clear scan or photo, receive a quote based on the number of words, and the notarial certificate is sent back to you.
Do I need to send both sides of my driving licence?
Yes. The back of the licence also contains details that the authority abroad checks, such as the licence categories and the dates of issue.
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 translation of other documents: Birth certificate | Marriage and divorce certificates | Academic certificates and transcripts | 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.