I am a Notary Public and Solicitor of England and Wales, and a native Hebrew speaker. For many years I have handled documents passing between the UK and Israel, first as a solicitor on Israeli and UK transactions and now as a notary in London.
Appointments can be held in Hebrew or English. I will go through your Hebrew document with you and explain it before you sign, and where needed I will liaise directly with your lawyer in Israel, with the aim of having your document accepted first time.
Why clients with Israeli documents choose me
A native Hebrew speaker who reads your document with you
Many notaries in London cannot read a document written in Hebrew. I read every document in full before you sign, explain it to you in Hebrew or English, and check all relevant details so that any errors are corrected before the document reaches Israel.
Translation and notarisation in one place
Because I read and write both Hebrew and English, I explain the document to you in your own language at the appointment and, where a translation is needed, I can prepare and certify it myself. Having one professional deal with both the translation and the notarisation saves you time and keeps costs down.
Direct communication with your Israeli lawyer
Where needed, I speak with your Israeli lawyer in Hebrew before the appointment. As a native Hebrew speaker who knows what Israeli lawyers and authorities expect, I can bridge the gap between the English and Israeli sides, so that nothing is lost in translation. Together we agree the form of the document, the signing formalities, the wording of the notarial certificate, whether an apostille is required and how the original will be returned to Israel.
Years of experience on Israeli and UK matters
For years I worked as a corporate solicitor on cross-border transactions, many of them between Israel and the UK. I have acted for clients based in Israel with matters in the UK, and for clients in the UK with property, companies and family matters in Israel, so I understand exactly what Israeli lawyers and authorities expect.
Appointments across London and home visits
I meet clients at my offices in Holborn (WC1) and Finchley (N3), and across North London and South Hertfordshire. Appointment times are flexible, and where needed I can visit you at home or at work.
Documents I can help you with
Israeli powers of attorney (ייפוי כוח נוטריוני)
General, special and irrevocable powers of attorney for buying or selling property, managing bank accounts, inheritance, tax, company matters and court proceedings. These are usually drafted in Hebrew by your Israeli lawyer. Please send me the draft and your lawyer's instructions in advance, so that I can review the document before we meet.
Property, Tabu and TAMA 38 documents
Israeli Land Registry (Tabu) forms, sale and purchase agreements, mortgage documents, irrevocable powers of attorney, and TAMA 38 and Pinui Binui urban renewal agreements. Urban renewal projects require the signature of every flat owner, and I certify signatures for owners living in London and the surrounding area.
Israeli bank and mortgage documents
Bank powers of attorney, account opening and closing forms, and certified copies of identity documents. Each Israeli bank has its own forms and requirements, so please send me the bank's form before the appointment.
Inheritance and probate in Israel
Applications to the Inheritance Registrar (הרשם לענייני ירושה), renunciations of inheritance (הסתלקות מעיזבון), affidavits of heirs living in the UK, and documents for the Administrator General. I also assist in the other direction, with Israeli documents required for probate and estate administration in England.
Affidavits and declarations
Affidavits for Israeli courts and authorities, affidavits of personal status and statutory declarations.
Documents for Aliyah
Affidavits of personal status, certified copies, and UK birth, marriage and divorce certificates with an apostille. As requirements change from time to time, please check the current list with the Jewish Agency or your Aliyah adviser before the appointment.
Certified copies of passports and Teudat Zehut
Certified copies of British, Israeli and other passports, Israeli identity cards (Teudat Zehut), driving licences and proof of address, for use by Israeli banks, lawyers and government offices.
Israeli company documents
Board resolutions, corporate powers of attorney, evidence of signing authority for UK companies doing business in Israel, and voluntary liquidation forms for the Israeli Corporations Authority.
UK certificates and documents for use in Israel
Birth, marriage, divorce, death and adoption certificates, and academic documents. Some UK documents can be sent straight to the FCDO for an apostille without notarisation. I will tell you at the outset if that applies, so that you do not pay for a step you do not need.
Hebrew and English translations
I assist individuals, families, lawyers and businesses who need documents translated from Hebrew into English or from English into Hebrew, particularly where the documents are moving between the UK and Israel. As I read and write both languages, I prepare the translation myself and certify it as a notarial translation, so that the translation and the notarisation are handled by one professional saving you time and money.
Apostille for Israel
The UK and Israel are both parties to the Hague Apostille Convention, so a document for Israel needs an apostille from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) rather than legalisation by the Israeli Embassy. I arrange the apostille and then send the document to Israel or return it to you.
How it works
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Send me the document
Email me the document, together with any instructions from your Israeli lawyer, bank or authority, and let me know your deadline.
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Review and quote
I review the document, raise any points with you or your Israeli lawyer, and confirm my fee in writing before we meet.
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Notary meeting
We arrange a meeting at my office in Holborn or Finchley, or at your home. Meetings can be conducted in both Hebrew and English. Please bring your original passport and proof of address dated within the last three months, and do not sign the document before the appointment.
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Apostille and delivery
I obtain the FCDO apostille on your behalf usually within two working days and send the document directly to your lawyer in Israel or return it to you.
Areas I cover
Central London
WC1 Holborn, EC1 Farringdon, EC4 and the City
Hampstead and St John's Wood
NW3 Hampstead and Belsize Park, NW6 West Hampstead, NW8 St John's Wood
Finchley and Barnet
N2 East Finchley, N3 Finchley Central and Church End, N12 North Finchley and Woodside Park, N20 Whetstone and Totteridge, N14 Southgate, EN4 Cockfosters, EN5 Barnet
Edgware, Stanmore and Harrow
HA8 Edgware, HA7 Stanmore, HA3 Kenton, HA5 Pinner
Golders Green and Hendon
NW11 Golders Green, Temple Fortune and Hampstead Garden Suburb, NW4 Hendon and Brent Cross, NW7 Mill Hill, NW9 Colindale and Kingsbury, NW2 Cricklewood
Hertfordshire
WD6 Borehamwood and Elstree, WD23 Bushey, WD7 Radlett
Frequently asked questions
Is a document notarised in London valid in Israel?
Yes. The UK and Israel are both parties to the Hague Apostille Convention, so a document notarised by a UK notary and apostilled by the FCDO is accepted by Israeli courts, banks, the Land Registry and government offices. Your Israeli lawyer can confirm any specific requirements.
Can I use the Israeli Embassy instead?
For some documents, and particularly for Israeli citizens, the consular section of the Israeli Embassy in London may be an option, although appointment availability varies. A notarisation of documents by a UK notary accompanied by an FCDO apostille is a widely accepted alternative, available at short notice to clients of any nationality.
My document is entirely in Hebrew. Is that a problem?
No. As a fluent Hebrew speaker, I can in most cases review and notarise a Hebrew document, and explain it to you, without a separate translation.
Do I need a translation?
Usually not, if the document is already in Hebrew. Israeli authorities generally accept a notarial certificate and apostille in English. If a translation is required, I can prepare it myself.
Can you speak to my lawyer in Israel?
Absolutely. Where needed, I speak with your Israeli lawyer in Hebrew before the appointment to agree the document and the signing formalities, with the aim of having it accepted first time.
Can you come to my home?
Yes. I visit clients across North London and South Hertfordshire, including Golders Green, Hendon, Edgware, Stanmore, Borehamwood, Bushey and Radlett. An additional charge applies for travel time.
How long does it take?
Your document will be notarised at the appointment. The FCDO apostille process normally takes two working days. Please tell me your deadline when you first get in touch.
What should I bring to the appointment?
Your original, valid passport, proof of address document dated within the last three months, and the unsigned document.
Book a Hebrew-speaking notary appointment in London
Send me your document and any instructions from Israel, together with your deadline, and I will reply with a written quote and available appointments in Holborn, Finchley or at your home.
Disclaimer: The information on this page is general information only and does not constitute legal advice. I am a Notary Public and Solicitor of England and Wales and do not advise on Israeli law. Requirements vary according to the document, the transaction and the authority receiving it, so where appropriate please confirm the requirements with your Israeli lawyer or the receiving authority before your appointment. No client relationship is created until I have confirmed my instructions and fees in writing.
