Document Apostille at theEmbassy of Israel

The Canadian equivalent to the apostille process is called document authentication and legalization. (For more on why Canada does not issue an actual apostille, take a look at our page about The Hague Apostille Convention). Document authentication is done by Global Affairs Canada (or an appropriate provincial authority) and document legalization is done by the Embassy of Israel. If you are handling the process yourself, you can do so in person or by mail. Be sure to verify the requirements of each step of the process in advance. It is especially important to ensure your documents are prepared correctly. Our page on document authentication and legalization has more information on the individual steps in the authentication and legalization process.

We would be happy to assist you with the “apostille”, or authentication and legalization, of your Canadian documents for use in Israel. Our friendly experts would welcome the chance to discuss your document processing needs. We’ll answer your questions, explain your options, and give you a detailed quote so you know exactly what is involved. No pressure and no obligation. Contact us today! Call toll-free at 1-888-433-1011 or send us an online enquiry.

Yes, we can certainly apostille your documents at the Embassy of Israel on your behalf. Keep in mind that the Canadian process is actually called “document authentication and legalization”.

There are three steps to this process:

1. Document review and preparation
2. Document authentication
3. Document legalization 

Once we have ensured that your documents have been prepared correctly, you send them to our Ottawa office and we handle all aspects of the Canadian “apostille”  process for you.

Contact our friendly staff so they can assess your situation and review your documents. Let us manage the apostille process for you, making this often stressful process quick and easy and saving you weeks of processing time.

How long does it take to legalize my documents at the Embassy of Israel? The length of time required to complete the authentication and legalization process varies depending on the number of documents and how they are submitted. Legalization at the Embassy of Israel typically takes 2-3 business days. However, before your documents can be legalized, they must be authenticated first by Global Affairs Canada.

Global Affairs Canada authentication will take up to 15 business days for authentication in Ottawa, and then there will be the additional time needed for the legalization at the Embassy of Israel.

Since we legalize many thousands of documents for our clients every year, if you use our experts to manage the authentication and legalization process on your behalf, we avoid the common mistakes and pitfalls that can greatly increase the cost and time needed for document processing, Contact us today for more information.

While document legalization at the Embassy of Israel is generally straightforward, they do have rules that need to be followed. What we see most frequently overlooked with the Embassy of Israel is their requirement that when presenting a notarized document for legalization, the Notary Public must add their embossed seal to every page of the document. If this requirement has not been met the Embassy of Israel will refuse to legalize the document.

Our friendly experts can help you ensure that your documents are prepared correctly. Get in touch with one of our specialists to avoid document preparation errors. Call us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011 or send us a quick online enquiry.

The pricing for the apostille (legalization) of your documents at the Embassy of Israel depends on the number of documents you have and how quickly you need them processed. When assessing the cost, you should consider any costs associated with preparing your documents (notarial services or translations for example), the shipping of your documents, and the consular fee charged by the Embassy of Israel for each document being legalized. Authentication through Global Affairs Canada is free. If you use an expert service to manage the process for you, there will be an associated service fee.

Contact our friendly staff to discuss what type of documents you have, how many there are, and where they were issued.  We will provide you with a detailed quote so you can see exactly what is involved – no pressure and no obligation. Contact our experts or review our website for more information on our pricing.

Document apostille certificates are issued by countries that are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention. Because Canada has not signed the Hague Apostille Convention, we use a different but equivalent process called document authentication and legalization. The primary difference between these two processes is that an apostille certificate will be recognized by any country that has signed the Hague Apostille Convention, whereas a document that has been authenticated and legalized will only be recognized by one specific country – the country that has legalized the document.

Our friendly staff would be happy to answer your questions about document apostille and the Canadian authentication and legalization process. Phone us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011, or send us this online form and we’ll get right back to you.