# FAQs: Attesting Israeli Documents > Frequently asked questions about obtaining Apostille in Israel and to legalize Israeli documents for use in other countries - birth certificates, marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic documents and more. **Source** [Israel](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Israel-attestation-FAQs)> **Related:** [Apostille Israeli Documents for international use](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Israel-Legalization-Services) · [Get a Quotation](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Document-Attestation-Inquiry) --- ## General Questions ### Can Israeli documents be legalized by Apostille? Yes - Israel is a member of the Apostille Convention. Israeli documents can be legalized for use abroad with an Apostille Stamp when destined for other signatory countries without additional certification by the destination country. When Israeli documents are required for non-apostille countries, they need additional authentication by the embassy of the destination country. For further information see: [Israel Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Israel-Legalization-Services) Note that documents issues by the Palestinian Authority cannot be authenticated with an Apostille from Israel. Please [Contact Isarey](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/contact-Isarey) for assistance. For further information about Apostille certification in Israel, see: [Israel Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Israel-Legalization-Services) ### What types of documents can be legalized in Israel for use abroad? Israel Apostille Stamps from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can be obtained for official documents including: - Isreali birth, death and marriage certificates - Certificates of Good Character (criminal record certificate) - University diplomas and transcripts - Certificates of Status (good standing) issued to Israeli companies and corporations - Other documents, including powers of attorney, notarised by an Israeli notary - To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in Israel, please [Contact Isarey](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/contact-Isarey) and Isarey’ll check your document free of charge. For further information about Isarey's Israeli apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Israeli documents, see: [Israel Apostille Services](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Israel-Legalization-Services) ### How long does it take to obtain an apostille on a document in Israel? Depending on the documents and pre-certification requirements, Apostille Stamps in Israel generally take **5-10 working days** (ISRAEL: Apostilles are normally obtained in Israel in 5-10 working days, depending on the type of document and required pre-certifications. NOTE: All processing times are estimated. Actual processing time is dependant on the authentication authority and is subject to change without prior notice.) ### Where can I see reviews of Isarey's Israeli Attestation and Apostille Services? You can see reviews from past clients who have used Isarey's attestation and apostille services: - [ISAREY reviews on Trustpilot](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/isarey-document-attestation.com) - [ISAREY reviews on Google](https://goo.gl/maps/cuvbEYN25Xg5b8jg7) ### What is an Israeli Apostille Stamp and why would I need one? A Israeli Apostille is a certificate that is affixed to a public document. It certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Israel and confirms the capacity of that official. Israeli Apostille stamps are often required when submitting an Israeli document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in Israel (for example, as part of a visa or citizenship application). Apostilles are recognised by the authorities and embassies of countries that are members of the [Hague Apostille Convention](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostille_Convention) For more information on Apostilles, see: [The ABCs of Apostilles (PDF)](https://assets.hcch.net/upload/abc12e.pdf) ### What is document legalization in Israel? Document legalization (or attestation) is a procedure which authenticates a public Israeli document so that it can be submitted in another country for official or legal purposes - for example, if you need to submit an Israeli birth certificate to the authority or embassy of another country, it will often need to be legalized. Legalizing a document in Israel certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Israel and confirms the capacity of that official. - Because Israel is a member of the Apostille Convention, Israeli documents can be legalized by means of an Apostille Stamp when being submitted to countries that are also members of the [Hague Apostille Convention](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostille_Convention) - If an Israeli document is required for a country that is not a member of the Apostille Convention, it will need to be legalized both by Israeli authorities and by the embassy of the recipient country (embassy in Israel or non-resident embassy accredited to Israel). See: [Document legalization - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Document_legalization) ### What services does Isarey Certification Services provide in Israel? Isarey Certification Services provides a range of services in Israel including Apostille and legalization services, notarization services, certified translation services and document retrieval services. ### What do Israel Apostilles and legalizations look like? Israel Apostilles follow the standard format laid down in the Apostille Convention. Some examples of Israeli documents certified with Apostille stamps: - [Israel Criminal Record Certificate with Apostille](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Israel-Criminal-Record-Certificate-Apostille) - [Israel Certificate of Incorporation with Apostille](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/dc/Israel-Certificate-Incorporation-Apostille) See [What does an Apostille look like?](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/FAQs-Document-Attestation#faq_236_s) ## Birth, death and marriage certificates ### How can I obtain a copy of an Israeli birth, marriage or death certificate? Israeli birth and death certificates can be obtained online or by post. Marriage certificates can be obtained from the local marriage bureau in Israel. To identify the competent marriage bureau, a request can be submitted online. - [Request a birth certificate](https://www.gov.il/en/service/birth_certificate) - [Request a death certificate](https://www.gov.il/en/service/death_certificate) - [Find a marriage certificate](https://www.gov.il/en/service/locate_marriage_certificate) ### How can I obtain an apostille for an Israeli birth, death or marriage certificate? Israeli birth, death and marriage certificates can be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Birth and death certificates must have the Signature and seal of the Ministry of Interior. Marriage certificates require an authorized signature from the National Authority for Religious Services (Jewish marriages), Sharia Courts (Muslim marriages) or Ministry of Interior - Christian Communities (Christian marriages). ## Corporate documents ### How can I obtain a Certificate of Good Standing for a company in Israel? A status certificate (certificate of good standing) is an official certificate from the Companies Unit attesting to the legal status of the company (active, in liquidation, liquidated or deleted). The Certificate can be ordered online through the Government online system. - [Company Certificate of Status](https://www.gov.il/he/service/certificate_of_good_standing) ### How do I obtain an apostille for company registration documents issued in Israel? Certificates of Incorporation and certified copies of other company documents can be obtained from [Israeli Corporations Authority](https://www.gov.il/en/departments/topics/registrar_of_companies/govil-landing-page) and authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For assistance obtaining company documents and certificates in Israel, please [Contact Isarey](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/contact-Isarey) ## Criminal record certificates ### How can I obtain an Apostille on an Israeli criminal record certificate? Israeli Certificates of Good Character (Criminal Record Certificates) issued by the Israel Police has to be certified at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Branch for Certification of Public Documents ### How can I obtain my Israeli Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad? Israel Police Certificates (Certificates of Good Character) can be obtained online (Israeli nationals only), from a police station in Israel or [Isreali embassy](https://embassies.gov.il/Pages/IsraeliMissionsAroundTheWorld.aspx) The certificate is not given personally by the Israel Police to the requesting individual, but sent to the consulate/foreign diplomatic mission that is making the request. Please [Contact Isarey](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/contact-Isarey) for assistance with submitting an application for a Certificate of Good Character in Israel. ## Academic documents ### How can I legalize an Israeli degree certificate for submission to the United Arab Emirates? Israeli university degree certificates required for submission to authorities in the United Arab Emirates can be attested at the UAE embassy in Tel Aviv. Before submission to the embassy, diplomas must be certified by the Israeli Ministry of Education and legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ### How can I obtain an apostille for my Israeli University Degree and Transcripts? Israeli University diplomas and course transcripts must be certified by the Ministry of Education, then submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for an Apostille Stamp. ## Other documents ### How can I obtain an Israeli Apostille on a Last Will and Testament? Writs of Inheritance from the Registrar for Matters of Inheritance must have the authorized signature of an official from the Registrar for Matters of Inheritance in the area of residence where the writ was signed. Writs of Inheritance from the Judicial Courts must have the signature of the Chief Secretary of the Judicial Court where the writ was signed. In both cases, the original document is required and can be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.