A notarized translation in Israel costs two separate amounts: a fixed notary fee set by Ministry of Justice regulation, identical at every notary in the country, and a separate translation fee that varies by word count, language pair, and complexity. For a typical 100-word document, the regulated notary fee alone is ₪296 including VAT.
Why the price has two parts, not one
Most of the confusion around notarized translation pricing in Israel comes from treating it as a single line item. It is not. The notary's fee for confirming a translation under section 7(4) of the Notaries Law, 1976 is a regulated tariff: the Ministry of Justice sets it, every notary in the country charges the same amount for the same word count, and it is updated once a year. Nobody can discount it and nobody can mark it up.
The translation itself is a separate, unregulated service. A translation agency prices it by word count, the language pair, subject-matter difficulty, and turnaround time, the same way any other professional service is priced. When an agency quotes a single all-in number for a notarized translation, that number is really the sum of these two independent components, and understanding both lets you check that the quote is fair.
The regulated notary tariff (2026)
These figures are the fixed 2026 tariff under the Notaries Regulations (Service Fees), set by the Ministry of Justice and identical at every notary in Israel. They are reindexed every January, so treat this table as current for 2026 and check for an update after each new year.
Confirmation of translation, first 100 words: ₪251 excluding VAT, ₪296 including VAT.
Each additional 100 words, up to 1,000 words total: ₪197 excluding VAT, ₪232 including VAT, per 100-word block.
Each additional 100 words beyond 1,000: ₪99 excluding VAT, ₪117 including VAT, per 100-word block.
Each additional certified copy: ₪77 excluding VAT, ₪91 including VAT.
VAT is 18%. This tariff covers the notary's confirmation of the translation only, not the translation work itself.
Two worked examples
A short document such as a birth certificate or a single-page marriage certificate typically runs to around 200 words once translated. The notary fee for that is the first-100-words rate plus one additional 100-word block: ₪296 plus ₪232, for a total notary fee of ₪528 including VAT.
A longer document such as an academic transcript or a multi-page contract might run to around 700 words. That is the first 100 words plus six additional 100-word blocks, all still inside the up-to-1,000-word tier: ₪296 plus six times ₪232, for a total notary fee of ₪1,688 including VAT.
In both cases, the translation fee is added on top of these numbers separately, and an apostille, if the document is going abroad, is a further separate charge.
What the notary fee does not cover
The regulated tariff pays for the notary's confirmation that the translation is correct, or, where the notary does not command both languages, for certifying the translator's declaration under section 7(5). It does not pay for the translator's work of actually producing the translation, and it does not include an apostille if the document needs to be recognized abroad.
Because the translation fee is not regulated, it is the part of the total worth comparing between agencies. Ask what the per-word or per-page rate is, whether there is a minimum charge, and whether rush turnaround carries a surcharge, so the notary tariff above and the agency's translation quote together give you the real total before you commit.
How to get an accurate total before you order
Start with an approximate word count of the source document. Match that count against the tariff table to find the notary fee tier. Ask the translation agency for a written quote for the translation itself, covering the language pair and any rush requirement. Add the two together, and add an apostille fee if the document is headed to another country. A reputable agency will walk you through this breakdown rather than quoting a single opaque number.
How much does a notarized translation cost in Israel?
It depends on the document's length. The regulated notary fee is ₪296 including VAT for the first 100 words and ₪232 for each additional 100 words up to 1,000 words. The translation fee is quoted separately by the agency, based on word count, language pair, and complexity.
Is the notary fee the same at every notary in Israel?
Yes. It is a fixed tariff set by Ministry of Justice regulation, so the amount for a given word count does not change from one notary's office to another.
Does the notary fee include the translation itself?
No. The tariff covers only the notary's confirmation of the translation's correctness. The translation work is priced separately by the translation agency.
What does an extra certified copy cost?
₪77 excluding VAT, ₪91 including VAT, per additional certified copy of the same notarized translation, per the 2026 tariff.
Does the notary fee change depending on the language pair?
No, the regulated notary fee is the same regardless of language. The separate translation fee can vary by language, since less common language pairs are generally more expensive to source a qualified translator for.
Mali Maayani-Ben Ari
Founder and Managing Director of Niv International Translations, which she established in 1999. With more than two decades in certified and notarized translation for authorities in Israel and abroad, she leads a team of native-speaking, subject-specialist translators.