English-Speaking Notary — notary services in English
Notary services in English — signature verification, translation, declarations and documents for English-speaking countries.
Quick answer
English-speaking notary services include signature verification on English documents, certified translation to English, declarations and notarial certificates in English. The service is intended for documents destined for English-speaking countries — the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia and more. Every notarial act requires appearing before the notary.
What does this service do?
English-speaking notary services are often required when Israeli documents are intended for use in English-speaking countries. The service includes: signature verification on English documents, certified translation from Hebrew to English and vice versa, declarations and affidavits in English, certified true copies, and additional notarial certificates. The notary speaks English and can conduct the meeting in English, verify understanding of the document, and issue certificates in English. Every notarial act requires identification, appearance and signature before the notary.
Who is it for?
People and businesses needing notarial documents in English — including for the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, and international bodies requiring documents in English.
When is it needed?
When the document is destined for an English-speaking country, or when the receiving party requires a notarial document in English.
What does the notary check?
The notary performs all required checks: identifying the signatory, capacity, understanding of the document, and free will. For English documents, the notary verifies that the signatory understands the document's content.
Required documents
- Valid original ID
- The original document (in English or Hebrew)
- A translation (if required)
- The number of copies required
How does the process work?
Sending the document in advance for review.
Scheduling an appointment with the notary.
Arriving with an ID and the original document.
The notary identifies, verifies understanding and free will.
The signatory signs before the notary, and the notary issues the certificate in English.
If needed — an apostille.
How much does it cost?
The fee is set under the Notaries (Fees) Regulations, 1978. For a price estimate, send the document for review.
Full fee scheduleLegal notes
The act is performed under the Notaries Law, 1976, and the Notaries Regulations. The fee is set under the Notaries (Fees) Regulations, 1978. The signatory must appear before the notary.
Can it be prepared in advance?
Documents may be sent in advance for review. In suitable cases an electronic notarial certificate may be issued — subject to the law, regulations, identification, appearance and signature required by law.
Common mistakes
An English document not properly translated — may be rejected by the receiving party.
Not checking whether an apostille is required in addition to the notarial certificate.
Signing the document before arriving at the notary.
Frequently asked questions
Does the notary speak English?
Yes, the notary speaks English and can conduct the meeting in English, verify understanding of the document and issue certificates in English.
Is an apostille needed on an English document?
It depends on the receiving party's requirements and the destination country. If the destination country is a Hague Convention member, an apostille may be required.
Adv. & Notary Zion Bahalul
Israeli Certified Notary
An attorney and notary providing professional notarial services in Hebrew, English and Spanish. Specializing in notarial certifications, powers of attorney, translations, apostille and international documents.
The information on this site is general and does not constitute individual legal advice, nor does it replace a professional review. Every notarial act is performed subject to the Notaries Law, 1976, the Notaries Regulations, 1977, and the identification, appearance and signature requirements applicable to each act.