Certified translation of a Population Registry extract
A Population Registry extract sets out the details registered about a person in Israel's Population Registry: name, parents, date of birth, personal status and address. Bodies abroad ask for it in English as proof of personal details, of a family relationship or of a residential address.
When a certified translation of a Population Registry extract is needed
A certified translation of a Population Registry extract is needed in an application for foreign citizenship or a foreign passport, as proof of a family relationship or personal status, in inheritance proceedings abroad where the deceased's details must be shown, and as proof of address when opening an account or in immigration procedures.
- An application for foreign citizenship or a foreign passport, together with birth and marriage certificates.
- Proof of a family relationship between parents and children, or proof of personal status.
- Inheritance proceedings abroad, when the deceased's details must be shown.
- Proof of address when opening an account, in immigration procedures and for studies abroad.
Standard or full extract
There are several types of Population Registry extract, and they differ in the amount of detail. A full extract usually also includes the parents' details and previous addresses. Check in advance exactly what the body abroad requires, and order the right version before the translation.
Hebrew dates, names and addresses
The extract usually includes a Hebrew date and the names of streets and towns. The translation renders the Hebrew date as it appears, alongside the Gregorian date, and spells names according to the passport and the usual English form, so that they match the other documents in the file.
How it works
Send a scan or a clear photograph by WhatsApp or email and receive a quote based on the word count. After translation and checking the names against the passports, the notary certifies and binds the certificate together with the copy of the document and the translation, and if the destination country is party to the Hague Convention, an apostille is added where required.
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 done at the office. All identifying details have been redacted.
Population Registry extract: a digital apostille from gov.il, or a certified translation
Israel's Ministry of Justice also issues a digital apostille for a digitally issued Population Registry extract, ordered directly on gov.il without a notary. When the body abroad needs the document in English, or does not accept an electronic document, a certified translation is prepared and an apostille is added to the notarial certificate.
More on digital apostilles and electronic notarial certificates on the page Digital notarial certification and digital apostille. Before ordering a digital apostille, check that the body abroad accepts it.
What it costs
The fee is based on the number of words in the translation and on the notarial tariff fixed by regulation, so it is the same at every notary in Israel. You can calculate the exact amount with the certified translation fee calculator.
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
Can you translate an extract printed from the Ministry of the Interior website?
Yes. An extract issued from the computerised system and printed is translated like any other document, and the translation also covers its remarks and stamps.
How long does it take?
A single document is usually ready within one business day, sometimes on the same day. If an apostille is needed on the notarial certificate, it is obtained at a court, usually within one business day by courier.
Is an apostille needed?
It depends on the destination country. In countries that are party to the Hague Convention, usually yes. It is best to confirm this with the body requesting the document.
See also: Certified translation of a birth certificate | Certified translation of documents for foreign citizenship
Certified translation of other documents: Birth certificate | Marriage and divorce certificates | Death certificate | Will and inheritance order | Land Registry extract | Academic certificates and transcripts | Driving licence | Police clearance certificate | Documents for foreign citizenship | Bank documents and statements | Judgments and agreements | Company documents | Medical documents | Professional documents
Contact us
The office is at 17 Tzahal Street, Ness Ziona, in an area with easy access and parking on site. Notarial services are provided at the office, outside the office, or remotely where the law allows.
- 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.