Federal Employment Records · Israel
Federal Employment Records Apostille for Use in Israel
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a Federal Employment Records in Israel — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
Israel accepts a U.S. apostille. Your Federal Employment Records needs one apostille from the U.S. Department of State — 10–12 business days with us. Certified Hebrew translation often required.
Key takeaways
- Issued by Office of Personnel Management / employing agency; authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
- Israel is a Hague Convention country — the apostille is accepted with no embassy step.
- Through us: $299 all-in (including the $20 government fee and U.S. return shipping), 10–12 business days.
- Do it yourself: Form DS-4194 and a $20 fee per document — processed within 5 weeks by mail, or 7 business days if you drop it off in Washington, D.C.
- Route
- Apostille — one step
- Hague member since
- 14 August 1978
- Issuing authority
- Office of Personnel Management
- Translation
- Certified Hebrew translation often required.
Is Israel a Hague Convention country?
Yes. The Apostille Convention has been in force for Israel since 14 August 1978, and for the United States since 15 October 1981 — so a U.S. apostille is accepted in Israel with no embassy step.
The route to Israel
A Federal Employment Records is issued by Office of Personnel Management, a federal authority, so it is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — never by a state office. For Israel, that apostille is the finish line.
People most often send documents to Israel for aliyah, marriage, residency. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.
About the Federal Employment Records
How to apostille federal employment records (OPM, SF-50) for foreign employment and pension verification.
You obtain this from Office of Personnel Management. We can’t request it on your behalf, but once you have it, we handle everything through to delivery in Israel.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days | Hand-delivered in Washington, D.C. |
| Certified translation | Alongside | Ordered with the authentication so nothing waits in sequence |
| Return shipping | 1–3 days in the U.S. | Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available |
Price: $299 per document, government fees and U.S. shipping included.
Translation for Israel
Certified Hebrew translation often required. We coordinate certified translation alongside the authentication so the document arrives ready to file.
How it works
Confirm the route
Tell us you’re sending a Federal Employment Records to Israel. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.
Get the document to us
Ship it to us with tracking (we send the address when we confirm your order), or drop it off by appointment at our West Palm Beach or Miami office.
Pre-submission review
We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.
Department of State
Hand-delivered to the Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
Certified translation
Arranged alongside so it arrives ready to file in Israel.
Delivery
Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in Israel.
Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (checked October 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.
How long does the Federal Employment Records apostille take for Israel?
The U.S. Department of State is the only office that issues a federal apostille. Mailed in yourself, it is processed within 5 weeks of receipt; dropped off in person in Washington, D.C., within 7 business days. Through us it takes 10–12 business days.
| Route | How | Processing time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mail it yourself | Form DS-4194 + check to the Office of Authentications, Sterling, VA | Within 5 weeks of receipt | $20 per document + shipping |
| Drop it off yourself | 600 19th Street NW, Washington, D.C. — Mon–Thu, 7:30–9:00 AM, no appointment | Within 7 business days | $20 per document + travel |
| Emergency appointment | Only for a life-or-death family emergency with travel within 2 weeks | Same day | $20 per document |
| Through Federal Apostille USA | We review it, drop it off in D.C. and return it to you with tracking | 10–12 business days total | $299 all-in |
What does it cost for Israel?
The government fee is $20 per document, paid with Form DS-4194. Our all-in price is $299 per document, covering the government fee, review, D.C. drop-off and U.S. return shipping.
Government figures: U.S. Department of State — Request Authentication Services (checked October 2026).
Federal Employment Records for Israel — FAQ
Is Israel part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
Yes. The Convention has been in force for Israel since 14 August 1978, so a U.S. apostille is accepted there directly.
How long does it take to prepare a Federal Employment Records for Israel?
About 10–12 business days for the U.S. Department of State apostille, plus return shipping. Certified translation runs alongside.
How much does it cost to send a Federal Employment Records to Israel?
$299 per document, with government fees and U.S. shipping included. We confirm your exact price before any payment.
Do I need a translation for Israel?
Certified Hebrew translation often required. We can arrange certified translation with your order.
Can you get the Federal Employment Records for me?
No — you obtain it from Office of Personnel Management first. Once you have it, we handle the rest.
Do I have to be in the United States?
No. Most Israel orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.
Related: Federal Employment Records — full guide · All documents for Israel · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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