Notary Services
Translation of marriage certificate
An Israeli marriage certificate is an official certificate from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel that indicates the status of a couple as married. Non-Jewish spouses who belong to a recognized religious community will receive a marriage certificate issued by the Muslim, Christian or other religious community. Translation of a marriage certificate is required in order…
Read MoreTranslation of Death Certificates
At Cohen, Decker, Pex & Brosh Law Offices, translation of death certificates with a Notarized Translator Statement can be obtained in any language required. If a person passes away abroad and his certificate is in a language other than Hebrew, or alternatively if the deceased’s assets, estate, or life insurance are from a country where…
Read MoreNotarized Translation for a Bagrut Certificate
Among the multitude of cases where a notarized translation is required, there is no doubt that a notarized translation for a bagrut (matriculation) certificate is especially common. For the most part, whoever requests a notarized translation for a bagrut certificate is thinking of studying in an institution abroad which requires a document certifying educational achievements…
Read MoreNotarized Signature authentication for people with disabilities
One of the most important responsibilities of a notary public is to verify the identity of a person signing a document. There are a number of legal documents that, once signed, create a new legal reality – creating a general power of attorney, authorizing a real estate transaction, and more. A notary public is present…
Read MoreThe Responsibility and Public Status of a Notary in Israel
A certified notary in Israel holds great responsibility. The role of the Notary is one of utmost importance – notarization is needed to make many important documents official and accepted by the authorities in Israel and around the world. It is therefore in the interest of the public to ensure that the status of notary…
Read MoreInternational Apostille Services: This Is How It Works
Our many years of experience in managing various legal and administrative processes between entities in Israel and abroad shows us time and time again how the process of issuing apostilles for certain translated documents is not at all known to the public and, in many cases, not even to those who need it. Briefly, an…
Read MoreTranslation of Documents into English by a Notary Public
When is a translation of a document required? What documents need to be translated? What documents translations have to be authenticated by a notary? When can documents be translated into English and when only into the official language of the country where they are submitted? If you are looking for an answer to one or…
Read MorePower of Attorney and Authentication of Documents for Use Overseas
What is a power of attorney for use overseas and when is it needed? What is the simplest way to get a notarized certificate of power of attorney and other documents? The Cohen, Decker, Pex & Brosh law office, with branches located in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, has extensive experience in certifying notarized documents. In…
Read MoreDo you want an Austrian passport? Document translation from Hebrew to German
This past September (2020) the “Austrian law of return” for Holocaust survivors and their direct descendants took effect. Under the new law, anyone who can prove that their parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent lived in Austria between 1933-1955 and was forced to leave due to persecution or fear of persecution, is eligible for Austrian citizenship and…
Read MoreApostille Stamp — Verification of Foreign Documents in Israel and Israeli Documents Abroad
How can you receive an Apostille stamp in Israel or abroad? Which documents require this stamp? What is the difference between an Apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and one from the Magistrate Court? How can you receive legalization (verification) for foreign documents in Israel? Do the documents that were translated by a notary…
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