If only one of the spouses is an Israeli citizen, the non-Israeli spouse must provide a document attesting their previous marital status:
In one of these two ways:
- Marriage certificate from the original state of the partner that states the partners previous marital status with an apostille stamp. The certificate needs to be in English/Hebrew, with an apostille or in another language, with an apostille stamp and a translation of it to English/ Hebrew with apostille on the translation as well.
- A certificate from the original state of the partner that states is previous marital status before the marriage, with an apostille stamp. The certificate needs to be in English/Hebrew, with an apostille or in another language, with an apostille stamp and a translation of it to English/ Hebrew with apostille on the translation as well.
The notice may be submitted by 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.
The applicant for the service must appear in person at the mission.
Applicants must print the forms:
Notice of choice of name
Notice of change in marital status
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.
+32-02-3735500
+32-02-3735508
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-Please write the name and Israeli ID number of the service applicant
-For security reasons, entry with bags will not be permitted.
Visitors are required to bring the necessary documents, telephone and wallet only.
-Payment methods available: Debit, credit card, cash (exact amount).