Updated 2026-05-15
Magistrate Court
Also known as: Мировой суд (בית משפט השלום) · בית משפט השלום
First instance of the Israeli general courts; authorised to issue apostilles on documents bearing notarial certification.
The Magistrate Court (literally "court of peace") is the first instance of the Israeli general court system, hearing civil matters of lower value and less serious criminal cases. Beyond its judicial functions, the Magistrate Court is the second authority in Israel competent to issue apostilles — on documents bearing the notarial certification of an Israeli notary (notarised translations, certified copies, affidavits, notarised powers of attorney).
Reviewed by Adv. Alla Flat · updated 2026-05-15
See also
- Apostille— Certificate attached to a public document so it is recognised in another country that is party to the Hague Convention of 1961.
- Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)— Government authority that issues apostilles on Israeli state documents for use abroad.
- District Court— Middle instance of the Israeli general courts; hears larger civil matters and serious criminal cases.
- Notary public— Advocate granted authority by the Israeli Ministry of Justice to perform notarial acts after at least ten years of advocacy practice.