Notary Services

Notary services

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    The consulate provides notarial services for Israeli citizens and for foreign citizens with documents intended for use in Israel only.

     

    ​The following services are provided:

    1.    Verification of signatures on affidavits and power of attorney.

    2.    Verification of copies.

    3.    Life certificate.

     

    ·       A person wishing to sign a document must be completely proficient in the language in which the document is written.

    ·       If the document is not in English or Hebrew, it must be translated into one of these languages according to the instructions given by the consulate.

    ·       If the document is written in a language in which the signer cannot prove their proficiency, the document must be translated according by the instructions given by the consulate.

    ·       Documents should not be signed before your appointment. They may only be signed in the presence of a Consul.

    ·       All the documents for signing and the copies must be brought to the appointment in hard copy (printed).

    ·       Anyone requesting notary services has to be legally competent to sign the documents.

    ·       When requesting notary services, the signer must present a valid Identification item caring a photo.

     

    ·       When requesting notary services for any documents pertaining to real estate, the signer must present a valid ID or a valid passport only.

    ·       It is not possible to confirm the making of a will at the Consulate.

     

     

    The notarial procedure:

    -       Prior to a meeting at the consulate, the document must be sent by email, along with a copy of an ID or Passport. In addition, you must confirm on the email that the person wishing to sign the document is proficient in the language of the document.

    -       All notarial procedure requires scheduling an appointment ahead of time and coming to the Consulate in person to sign in the presence of the Consul. All the documents must be brought to the appointment in hard copy along with the ID.

    -       All the required details in the document must be filled in advance – except the signature. Parts that will be left unfiled will be blocked. The signature itself will be done at the Consulate in the presence of the Consul.

    -       Notarial service pricing can be found in the Consular Fee Chart​​ . It is possible to pay by debit card, credit card or cash (exact amount).

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    ·       Processing time for notary documents is up to 5 business days, starting from the day of signature in the Consulate.

     

    Important to note:

    1.    The role of the consular representative is to identify the person signing the document. The Consulate is not certified to advise regarding the content of the document, it’s designation and details. The Consulate does not provide samples of legal documents of any type.

    2.    The signer needs to know the exact contents of the document and their meaning, where to sign, where to send the document after verification of the signature, etc.

    3.    The signer needs to be completely proficient in the language of the document. They must be able to read the document in a fluent manner and without assistance or explanation from another person.

    4.    If the signer is not proficient in the language of the document, please contact us for instructions regarding the translation of the document.

    5.    It is in the Consul’s jurisdiction to refuse to provide the notarial service if they are not convinced that all the requirements of the law have been fulfilled.

    Among other things, the consul may refuse the service when:

    ·       They are not convinced that the signature is given voluntarily.

    ·       The action is contrary to state law (Belgium, Luxembourg and / or Israel).

    ·       The document is edited incorrectly or is incomplete.

    ·       The language of the document is unknown to the Consul or signer.

    ·       The Consul does not have the authority to perform notarial actions regarding minors prior to obtaining approval from the Foreign Ministry headquarters.

     

    Fees: 

    Consular Fee Chart​ ​​​

     

    Appointment

    An appointment can be set by email or by phone.

    An appointment is set per person. It is very important to mention if more than one person needs to sign the document.

    consular@Brussels.mfa.gov.il

    +32-02-3735508

    +32-02-3735511

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