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The firm's forms library: all the notarial forms prescribed by the Notaries Regulations, alongside forms for the courts and the authorities, with a short note on when each form is used and links to official sources.

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Adv. and Notary Igal Mor
By Adv. and Notary Igal Mor
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Notarial Forms under the Notaries Regulations

Regulation 9(b) of the Notaries Regulations, 5737-1977 provides that a notarial certificate is drawn up according to the forms in the schedule to the regulations. Here you will find all the forms in their binding versions, each in Hebrew, in Arabic and in a combined Hebrew and English version. A full explanation of the notary's powers is available at The Role of the Israeli Notary.

Form 1: Signature Authentication

The basic notarial certificate: the notary certifies that the signer, whose identity was verified as required, signed the document in the notary's presence. Read more: Notarized Signature Authentication.

Download: combined Hebrew and English version · Hebrew version · Arabic version

Form 2: Signature Authentication on Behalf of a Corporation or Another Person

For signing on behalf of a company or another person, together with proof of signing authority, such as a power of attorney or a board resolution.

Download: combined Hebrew and English version · Hebrew version · Arabic version

Form 3: Signature Authentication of a Minor

For authenticating a minor's signature. The minor's age is stated in the certificate based on evidence presented to the notary.

Download: combined Hebrew and English version · Hebrew version · Arabic version

Form 4: Signature Authentication Where the Notary Does Not Know the Language of the Document

When the document is written in a language the notary does not know, and the certificate is issued in accordance with the regulations, based on the signer's declaration or a translation presented to the notary.

Download: combined Hebrew and English version · Hebrew version · Arabic version

Form 5: Signature Authentication Where the Signer Does Not Know the Language of the Document

When the signer does not understand the language of the document: the certificate is issued after the content was translated for the signer into a language they understand, and this is noted in the certificate.

Download: combined Hebrew and English version · Hebrew version · Arabic version

Form 6: Certification of a Copy

Certification that the copy is identical to the original presented to the notary. Commonly required for diplomas, certificates and official documents submitted to authorities.

Download: combined Hebrew and English version · Hebrew version · Arabic version

Form 7: Certification of the Correctness of a Translation

Certification that a translation is true to the original, where the notary is proficient in both languages. Read more: Notarized Translations.

Download: combined Hebrew and English version · Hebrew version · Arabic version

Form 8: Receipt of an Affidavit or Declaration

For receiving an affidavit or declaration before a notary, after the deponent was cautioned to tell the truth.

Download: combined Hebrew and English version · Hebrew version · Arabic version

Form 9: Receipt of a Translator's Affidavit

Where the notary is not proficient in one of the languages: the translator declares before the notary that the translation is faithful to the original, and the certificate confirms receipt of that declaration. Read more: Notarized Translations.

Download: combined Hebrew and English version · Hebrew version · Arabic version

Form 10: Certificate of Life

Certification that a person appeared before the notary and is alive. Required mainly by pension funds and institutions abroad.

Download: combined Hebrew and English version · Hebrew version · Arabic version

Form 11: Drawing Up a Document

Certification that the document was drawn up by the notary at the request of the parties.

Download: combined Hebrew and English version · Hebrew version · Arabic version

Form 12: Authentication of a Prenuptial Property Agreement

Authentication of a property agreement made before marriage, under an authority parallel to that of the Family Court. Read more: Notarized Prenuptial Agreement.

Download: combined Hebrew and English version · Hebrew version · Arabic version

Form 13: Certification of a Will

Certification of a will made before a notary, which has the standing of a will made before an authority under section 22 of the Succession Law. Read more: Notarized Will.

Download: combined Hebrew and English version · Hebrew version · Arabic version

Form 14: Certification of the Cancellation of a Notarial Document

Certification of the cancellation of a power of attorney or another notarial document, after notice of cancellation was given to the notary. Read more: Notarized Power of Attorney.

Download: combined Hebrew and English version · Hebrew version · Arabic version

Physician's Certificate

The form prescribed in the schedule to the regulations for a physician's certificate, required when the person requesting the notarial act is hospitalized or bedridden.

Download: Hebrew version

Official Sources and Links

The websites of the authorities and institutions before which legal proceedings are conducted.

Questions and answers

What people ask most often

Which version of a notarial form should be used?
The version follows the language of the document and the authority it is intended for. As a rule, documents submitted to authorities in Israel are drawn up in the Hebrew version, documents intended for use abroad in the combined Hebrew and English version, and documents for Arabic speakers in the Arabic version. In case of doubt, the attorney handling the matter will point to the correct version.
Are the forms on this page up to date?
The notarial forms follow the versions in the schedule to the Notaries Regulations, 5737-1977, and the other forms and links point to the versions published by the authorities. Before filing, it is worth checking on the authority's website that your version is the current one.
Is legal guidance needed to fill in the forms?
Some forms are simple to complete on your own; in others, a small mistake can delay the proceeding or change its outcome. Where the proceeding has legal consequences, it is right to seek advice before filing. You are welcome to contact us with any question about a form in this library.
Found a broken link or a missing form?
The library is reviewed and updated, but authorities change addresses and versions from time to time. We would appreciate your letting us know through the contact page.
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