Notarial translation from Hebrew - - Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

Notarial translation is an essential and integral part of various administrative and legal proceedings conducted between different countries. In cases where it is necessary to submit a particular document in Israel originating in another country, the document must be translated by a notary public (or by a third party, with a notarial certificate of the correctness of the translation called a “notarized translator statement”). This is not optional; it is a real necessity and a step without which it will not be possible to complete the process, and this is also true in cases where it is necessary to submit Hebrew documents from Israel to various bodies abroad.

If you too need quality notarial translation services, the experts at our law firm will be happy to provide you with professional translation into Hebrew from a variety of languages, as well as additional assistance in translation-related procedures, such as Aliyah (Jewish immigration to Israel), immigration of spouses to Israel from foreign countries, and admission processes to a workplace in Israel.

We would like to remind you that you are welcome to contact us at any stage and consult us regarding notarial translation of documents into the Hebrew language or of documents in Hebrew into foreign languages. Next, we expand a little on the cases in which it is necessary to translate documents to and from the Hebrew language.

Aliyah to Israel

Although, historically, most Olim (Jewish immigrants to Israel) arrived in the great waves before the establishment of the State of Israel and, especially, in the mass Aliyah that took place after Israel was established and until 1951 by virtue of the Law of Return, many Jews and their families still seek to exercise their historic right to live in Israel.

To take this step, there are some documents that are required for making Aliyah to Israel.

The first type of documents are those that prove the Jewish origin of the applicant. These may be a marriage certificate or Ketubah, a burial certificate of one of the parents in a Jewish cemetery, membership in some Jewish organization or synagogue, a certificate after a circumcision or a Bar Mitzvah, and so on. The Ministry of Interior often also requires a letter from a rabbi or other clergyman confirming the documents and expressing support for the Aliyah request.

The second type of documents required are those whose purpose is to verify the identity of the applicant. Among other things, a passport, birth certificate, and birth certificates of the parents must be presented. In the case of a married person who immigrates to Israel with their family, the birth certificate of the spouse must also be presented, as well as the birth certificates and passports of the children, if any.

Obviously, these documents are in the foreign source language and, therefore, notarial translation is required.

Change of Legal Status from Tourist to Oleh

There are many cases in which Jewish tourists come to Israel for a fixed period of time with a tourist visa and decide after a while to exercise their right of Aliyah and remain in the country as permanent residents and citizens. This, in fact, is the only situation in which legal status may be changed within Israel and not from abroad. To change a legal status from tourist to Oleh, many documents are required, including documents attesting to the applicant’s affiliation with the Jewish religion, passport, birth certificate, Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) / Good Conduct Certificate, and more.

It is important to understand that this is a complicated process that requires not only presenting the above documents, but also a series of additional steps. If the application is not filled out properly, documents are missing, or the documents are not submitted according to the rules, the process may be delayed or even terminated. It is therefore important to approach the process with prior knowledge and experience. Our experts will be happy to assist you in all the various steps, including notarial translation of the required documents.

Arrival in Israel of Spouses of Israeli Citizens

The complex issue of Israeli citizens seeking to bring spouses to Israel and regulate their legal status is not new, but it seems that as globalization processes are gaining momentum, the issue is becoming more common and relevant for many.

In short, and without going into too much detail: regulating the legal status of spouses of Israeli citizens is possible, and there are even legal precedents that enable this, but it is important to understand that each case must be examined on its own merit. Therefore, prior knowledge and experience in the field are critical, and notarial translation of the various required documents is only a small part of the process. If you, too, are interested in regulating the legal status of your spouse in Israel, we highly recommend contacting an expert in the field to help you with this. Of course, you are always welcome to contact us, and we will be happy to provide you with the help that you need.

Foreign Workers in Israel

Despite what is commonly believed, a work visa for foreign workers in Israel is issued by the employer, not to the workers themselves. In other words, it is not possible for an individual to apply to enter Israel for the purpose of working here and, only after arriving, search for a job. Rather, they must first find a job in Israel while abroad, and then their employer may apply for a permit to employ them as a foreign worker.

First and foremost, to receive a permit to employ a foreign expert, documents must be submitted attesting to the unique skills of the foreign expert that cannot be found in Israel among Israeli citizens. In addition, it is almost always necessary to present a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) / Good Conduct Certificate and “lack of a criminal record” from the country of origin, as well as other documents that may be required. All documents must be submitted, of course, after notarial translation into Hebrew.

Notarial Translation from Hebrew into a Foreign Language

Notarial translation from Hebrew into a foreign language is required in many cases. For example, if you wish to study at an academic institution abroad, you will need to present a notarial translation of your matriculation certificate. If you wish to work abroad, you will probably be required to present a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) / Good Conduct Certificate and “lack of a criminal record,” as well as other documents. Similarly, if you wish to purchase real estate abroad, you will need to present various relevant documents.

In some cases, a notarized translator statement, in which the notary public testifies that the external translator knows the source and target languages well, will suffice. In other cases, notarial translation will be required; that is, the notary public themselves will have to perform the translation.

In any case, our knowledge and experience in the field of notarial translation allow us to offer our clients quality professional translation services from Hebrew into a variety of languages, such as for academic studies or any other purpose, notarial translation into Czech, notarial translation into Croatian for immigration purposes, and professional notarial translation into English, as well as translation into most Western languages.

Don’t Compromise On Quality Translation

Remember – notarial translation is a critical and essential part of various administrative and legal proceedings. Unprofessional translation may well delay processes and even terminate them in some cases, as explained above. The team of experts at our law firm will be happy to assist you in all the stages of the process and provide you with notarial translation of the various required documents, as well as full bureaucratic and legal assistance in any procedure.