Introduction
If there is no specific formal requirement for a notarial service or certificate to be provided by the British consulate, local notaries or lawyers can sometimes provide these services. This service is for customers who need to sign a document and have their signature witnessed by a consular officer. The document must be prepared before your appointment as we will not draft documents for you. We do not handle wills or probate, or witness deed polls. Check with the relevant authority (eg town hall/registry office/tax authorities/foreigners office, etc) either in the UK, Jerusalem or a third country, that our consular certificate or service will be accepted. This service is for people who need to swear an oath, make an affirmation or make an affidavit in front of a consular officer. Book an appointment to make a certified copy at the British Consulate General in Jerusalem Book an appointment to administer an oath, affirmation or affidavit at the British Consulate General in Jerusalem
Services we provide in Jerusalem
We no longer witness life certificates for British nationals claiming a British pension abroad. Please refer to the list of people working in a recognised profession who can do this for you.
- administer an oath, affirmation or affidavit. Please see for sample.
- administer marriage affidavit. Please see for sample.
- make a certified copy of a British passport
- witness a signature
This service is for customers who need certified photocopies of British passports Please do not sign the document before your appointment.
What to bring to your appointment
What you will need to bring with you:
Payment
Your local British consulate cannot confirm this information, only the relevant authority can provide this confirmation. You can get examples of the wording of the consular certificates to present to the relevant authority for advice.
Proof of address and identity
The consulate will not draft documents for you. First check with the consulate what format they need and then have the document drawn up or checked by a professional. We accept utility bills as proof of your address. Follow the step-by-step guide and request a sample certificate when the consular team contacts you to confirm your appointment.
Administer an oath, affirmation or affidavit
Consular staff in Jerusalem can: Book an appointment to witness a signature at the British Consulate General in Jerusalem Refunds of consular fees are not given for certificates or notarial services that are not accepted by the requesting authority. Fees for consular certificates and documents are paid at the consulate on the day of the appointment and can be paid by credit card, debit card or in cash.
- the oath, affirmation or affidavit that you will swear or affirm
- the correct fee – see the list of fees and payment options
- proof of identity/address – see what we will accept as proof
Refunds of consular fees are not given for certificates or notarial services that are not accepted by the requesting authority. Fees for consular certificates and documents are paid at the consulate on the day of the appointment and can be paid by credit card, debit card or in cash.
- the document that you need a certified copy of
- the correct fee – see the list of fees and payment options
Refunds of consular fees are not given for certificates or notarial services that are not accepted by the requesting authority. Fees for consular certificates and documents are paid at the consulate on the day of the appointment and can be paid by credit card, debit card or in cash.
- the document that you will sign before a witness
- the correct fee – see the list of fees and payment options above
- proof of identity/address – see what we will accept as proof above
For all appointments for notarial services you will need to bring acceptable proof of your identity and address.
Services provided elsewhere
This information is provided as a general guide and is based upon information provided to the Consulate by the relevant local authorities and may be subject to change at any time with little or no notice. Accordingly the FCDO and the British Consulate-General will not be liable for any inaccuracies in this information. British nationals wishing to obtain any further information must contact the relevant local authority.
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