Notaries Law, 5736-1976
Chapter I: Licensing. Licensing committee. A notary's licence is granted by a seven-member committee appointed by the Minister of Justice, including two members proposed by the Israel Bar Association.
The chair shall be a legally qualified civil servant, at least two members public representatives, and at least one a notary. Eligibility. 2. (a) A person is eligible if all the following apply: (1) Israeli citizenship or permanent residence. Permanent resident means the holder of a permanent residence permit under the Entry into Israel Law, 5712-1952. (2) Bar membership and one of the following conditions:
What is an apostille and why is it important?
What is an apostille and why does it matter? An apostille is an official stamp confirming the authenticity of official documents so they can be accepted abroad.
It originated in the 1961 Hague Convention, intended to simplify recognition of official documents between participating countries. The source states that 124 countries, including Israel, participate, removing the need for complex consular legalisation. There are two types of apostille, each for different documents. 1. Foreign Ministry apostille. This applies to official documents issued by state authorities,