Absolutely. In today’s global world, it’s incredibly common for property buyers to be in a different country during parts, or even all, of the transaction. The Israeli legal system is fully equipped to handle this through a powerful legal tool called a Power of Attorney, or Yipui Koach in Hebrew.
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that grants another person—almost always your lawyer—the authority to act and sign on your behalf for specific, defined purposes. By signing one, you are essentially giving your lawyer your “pen,” allowing them to execute the purchase contract and other necessary documents without you needing to be physically present in Israel.
However, for this document to be legally binding, it can’t just be a simple signature. It needs to be officially authenticated to prove that you are indeed the person who signed it and that you did so willingly. There are two primary ways to do this from overseas:
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At an Israeli Consulate: You can make an appointment at the nearest Israeli consulate or embassy in your country. You will sign the Power of Attorney in front of the consul, who will then verify your identity and affix an official stamp. This is the most direct method.
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With an Apostille: If going to a consulate is difficult, you can use the Apostille process. An Apostille is a form of international certification recognized by countries that are part of the Hague Convention. You would sign the Power of Attorney in front of a local notary public in your country. Then, that document is sent to a designated authority (like the Secretary of State in the U.S. or the Foreign Office in the U.K.) who attaches the Apostille certificate. This certificate validates the notary’s signature, making the document legally recognized in Israel.
Your lawyer will draft the Power of Attorney for you with the precise wording needed and will guide you through the authentication process. It’s a routine procedure that provides the flexibility to invest in Israeli real estate from anywhere in the world.
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Yes, you can handle the entire purchase remotely by granting a Power of Attorney (Yipui Koach) to your Israeli lawyer.
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This document authorizes your lawyer to sign the contract and other legal paperwork on your behalf.
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To be valid, the Power of Attorney must be legally authenticated, either at an Israeli consulate abroad or through an Apostille certification process in your home country.
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