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Choice of a last name following a change in marital status

This service enables citizens and residents of Israel to notify Israeli missions abroad of their choice of a last name following marriage, divorce or widowhood.
Required Documents To Apply
Israeli passport
Certified original document serving as proof of the change in marital status (marriage certificate, divorce certificate, death certificate)
Notice of choice of name
Notice of change in marital status (marriage, divorce, widowhood)
Tip
Must bring a Certified original document serving as proof of the change in marital status (marriage certificate, divorce certificate, death certificate) with an apostille stamp and must be translated to English also with an apostille .
Required presence at the Consulate
The applicant for the service must appear in person at the mission.
Please note
Please schedule your visit in advance.
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Who can apply?
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Related documents
How to apply?
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send form
Fill the forms
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appointment
Make an appointment
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Who can apply?

 Israeli citizens living abroad, whose marital status has changed following marriage, divorce or widowhood.


A change of name comes into force only after it has been approved by the Population and Immigration Authority. Following the approval, an updated passport may be issued by the mission where the notice was submitted.


An updated ID card will be issued by the Population and Immigration Authority in Israel only.
 

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How to apply?

The applicant for the service must appear in person at the mission.

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Fill the forms

The applicant must complete the notice of choice of name and the notice of change in marital status (marriage, divorce, widowhood) and bring it in person to an Israeli mission in the country where he lives

Notice of choice of name
 Notice of change in marital status




 

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Make an appointment

To visit the mission, it is necessary schedule an appointment in advance.
Before coming to the mission, make sure you have with you all the required documents and completed forms.

 

 

 

HOW TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
To visit the embassy, it is necessary schedule an appointment in advance.

Email can be sent to the following address:
Consular1@baku.mfa.gov.il for Israeli Citizens
Consular2@baku.mfa.gov.il for Foreign Citizens
Information

Security instructions for those arriving at the embassy

Must arrive after prior arrangement only.

You must arrive equipped with an ID card (passport or ID card) with a photo.

It should be taken into account that every visitor will be asked to undergo a security check for him and his belongings.

For security reasons, it will not be possible to bring personal items into the embassy, including handbags, mobile phones and electronic devices.

Do not come to the embassy with large handbags and/or luggage.

Do not come to the embassy with food and/or bottles or drinking vessels.

The embassy's security guidelines will apply to those staying in the consular waiting room.

The instructions of the embassy's security team must be obeyed at all times.