Israel Apostille Service
Apostille Request Form
Most Israel requests come from people making aliyah. Applicants are generally asked for an apostilled FBI background check along with apostilled birth, marriage and divorce documents, and a missing or wrong apostille is one of the most common reasons an aliyah file is delayed. We prepare these documents often and know which ones go to a state Secretary of State and which go to the U.S. Department of State.
Israel has been a Hague Convention member since 1978. Other Israel requests include documents for marriage registration, inheritance of property, powers of attorney for Israeli lawyers and banks, and degrees for professional licensing.
Does Israel Accept Apostilles?
Yes. Israeli authorities, including the Ministry of Interior and the aliyah authorities, accept apostilled U.S. documents.
Documents Most Often Apostilled for Israel
- FBI background checks for aliyah, apostilled by the U.S. Department of State.
- Birth, marriage and divorce documents for aliyah and civil status.
- Powers of attorney for property, banking and inheritance.
- Death certificates for inheritance (succession orders).
- Degrees and license verifications for professional recognition.
Other Requirements for Israel
English documents are widely accepted; some offices ask for a Hebrew translation, often by an Israeli notary. Aliyah applicants should follow the current document list for their application, including how recent the FBI check must be.
How Our Israel Apostille Service Works
- Tell us the documents and the country. Call (971) 514-3743 or use the form above. We confirm which version of each document you need.
- We route each document to the right authority. State documents (birth, marriage and divorce records, notarized papers) go to the Secretary of State of the state that issued or notarized them. Federal documents, such as FBI background checks and naturalization-related records, go to the U.S. Department of State.
- We return the apostilled documents to you, or ship them directly abroad with tracking.
Cost and Timing
- Oregon documents: $195 for the first and $20 for each additional, including the state fee; next business day or within 10 business days.
- Most other states: $195 per document, about 10 business days (New York is $350 for the first and $65 for each additional).
- FBI background check: $195 regular (5+ weeks) or $390 expedited (about 10 business days).
- Certified translation: $65 per document, usually 1 to 2 business days.
Israel Apostille FAQ
Does my aliyah FBI check need an apostille?
Generally yes. It is apostilled by the U.S. Department of State: $195 regular or $390 expedited through us.
How recent must the FBI check be?
Aliyah rules set a validity period, so time the check carefully. Confirm the current rule with your aliyah advisor.
Can you apostille a divorce decree for Israel?
Yes, a certified copy from the issuing court, apostilled by that state.
Do I need a Hebrew translation?
Sometimes. Many Israeli offices accept English documents.
How much does an Israel apostille cost?
$195 per document for most states.
Start Your Israel Apostille
Call (971) 514-3743 or use the request form above. Tell us which documents you need for Israel and which U.S. state issued them, and we will confirm the steps and the price before you send anything. See also our Hague Convention countries list and pricing.