Special Powers of a Notary Public in Israel
Special powers of a notary public in Israel – you’ll be surprised to know what an Israeli notary public is authorized to do.
As you probably know, not every lawyer can acquire a notary license in Israel. This title is reserved for experienced lawyers with impeccable reputations. The authorities in Israel and around the world rely on the professional integrity of the notary public, and his signature on legal documents, translations, powers of attorney, and contracts indicates that these documents were written, translated, or issued correctly.
In addition to confirming the correctness of translations and the accuracy of information in documents, a notary public in Israel has unique powers in terms of document authentication and legal actions. In this article, we briefly review the special powers of a notary public in Israel as they appear in the Notaries Law, 1976, and in other laws.
General Power of Attorney
Section 20 of the Notaries Law provides that a general power of attorney shall not be valid unless it has been made by a notary public (as opposed to a power of attorney in favor of a lawyer under Section 91 of the Bar Association Law).
Power of Attorney in a Real Estate Transaction that Requires Registration:
Section 20 of the Notaries Law also provides that real estate transactions requiring registration, if performed using a power of attorney, are only valid if the power of attorney is notarized under Section 16 of the Land Taxation Law (Appreciation, Sale and Purchase), 1963.
Certain Actions Detailed in Section 7 of the Notaries Law
Section 8 of the Notaries Law stipulates that certain actions specified in Section 7 of the Notaries Law, when a notarized document is required for use abroad or at a foreign diplomatic mission in Israel, shall not be performed except by a notary. These actions are as follows:
- Authentication of a document signature;
- Confirmation of the correctness of a copy of a document;
- Confirmation of the correctness of an inventory list (often required by insurance companies);
- Notice of dishonor regarding a negotiable instrument;
- Preparing a document or performing an action when the law in Israel or in a foreign country requires or permits for this to be done by a notary public, or as required or permitted by another document.
Authentication and Translation Required by Administrative Authorities
In addition, notarized translations and notarized signatures are often required by the authorities for the purpose of authenticating documents submitted to them (the Inheritance Registrar, the Ministry of Interior, etc.).
A Notarial Will is Akin to a Will Signed Before a Judge
According to Section 22(g) of the Succession Law, 1965, a notary public has the power of a judge in all matters related to a notarial will. Of course, if necessary, it is also possible to notarize the translation of a will into the testator’s mother tongue.
Financial Agreement Before a Notary Public
Under Section 2(c1) of the Financial Relations Between Spouses Law, 1973, a prenuptial agreement entered into before a marriage may be made before a notary.
Summary – Special Powers of a Notary Public in Israel
As explained above, notaries public in Israel have special important powers that carry great responsibility. Some acts are very practical and require the services of a notary public, so it is highly recommended to make sure that you work with a professional experienced notary.
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