Amos Ilan Notary Office videos
Short videos, each about half a minute long, answering questions we are often asked at the office. Each video has its own page with a full transcript and a link to the detailed explanation on this site.
Certified translation for foreign citizenship: the mistake that delays applicationsIn a foreign citizenship application, the problem is usually not the translation but the spelling of names. Settle on one spelling based on the passport and have all the documents translated together.
Apostille: what is it placed on?An apostille can be placed on the original document or on the notarial certificate (for example, on a translation), and sometimes both are needed. The authority abroad decides.
Certified translation: 3 things worth knowingWhat a certified translation is, how the translation fee is set, and what to do when a document needs an apostille.
Apostille: what is it and when is it needed?An apostille is an official certificate confirming the notary's signature, so that the document is recognised in countries party to the Hague Convention.
Continuing power of attorney: 3 things worth knowingWith a continuing power of attorney, you choose in advance who will act on your behalf if one day you are unable to, and it is advisable to appoint a substitute attorney as well.
Travel abroad by a minor: 3 things worth knowingA minor travelling abroad with one parent, with an escort or alone? The consent of both parents, certified by a notary, is required.
Notary fees 2026: 3 things worth knowingThe notary fee is fixed by regulation and is not open to negotiation, and every notary in Israel charges the same fee for the same notarial act.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.