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Request to receive a death certificate for a person who died in Israel

This service enables a first-degree relative or another interested party to order a death certificate for a person who died in Israel.
Required Documents To Apply
Photocopy of Israeli or foreign passport of the deceased
Personal details of the deceased (details as originally recorded at the time of death)
In a request for a deceased who is not a first-degree relative, an explanatory letter or power of attorney from the family members should be attached
In a request by another interested party, an explanatory letter should be attached
Tip
Payment is made at the consulate using credit and debit cards (including GiroKard).
If sending the application by mail, use the payment form or bank transfer - detailed instructions are at the bottom of the page.

If an apostille is required for the certificate - you must add a fee of 10 euros.
In order to receive the certificate by mail, you must add 5 euros for registered mail using the payment form.
Required presence at the Consulate
It is not necessary to come to the mission.
Please note
Applications to the consulate must be sent to the consulate by registered mail only.

The consulate does not provide translation services.
Please note
The documentation is requested from within the country and the processing time for the request is up to 60 working days.
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Who can apply
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Related documents
How to apply
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Fill out the form
Fill the forms
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appointment
Schedule an appointment
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Who can apply?

The service is provided to persons applying for a spouse, sibling, children, parents and grandparents.
-Where a request for a death certificate is submitted by a relative of another degree or by another interested party, a power of attorney and explanatory letter must be attached.
 

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How to apply

The request must be submitted at the mission.
The request for a death certificate should be printed out, completed by hand, scanned and sent together with the accompanying documents by email or by registered mail to the Israeli mission in the country where the applicant lives.
 

Submission by mail:
The request for a death certificate should be printed out, completed by hand, attaching the required documents, and sent by registered mail to the Israeli mission in the country where the applicant lives.
 

Please note:

Forms sent by mail should include contact information for clarifications in case the information is incomplete or inaccurate.
In a request for a person who died before 1955, the deceased's place of residence at the time of death should be specified, in addition to the place of death.
 

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Fill the forms

Request for the provision of documentation from the Population Registry

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Schedule an appointmet

To visit the embassy, 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.

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Consular fee

The service is provided free of charge.

Make an appointment
In cases where attendance is required, an appointment must be made in the appointment system.

Appointment scheduling software will allow you to determine in advance the time of arrival at the embassy and the type of service requested. This will allow the embassy staff to prepare in advance and ensure courteous, efficient and quick treatment.

Please note that:
1. An appointment must be made for each person who arrives (in the case of families - for each member of the family).
2. The visitor's name must be written in foreign letters only (as written in the passport).
Information

You can contact us via email:

Consular@berlin.mfa.gov.il

or by phone Monday-Thursday between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM: 030 890 455 11

Inquiries must include your ID number.

in order to pay by credit card:

Document

 

Starting from January 1, 2025, a payment option for consular services via bank transfer has been added, in addition to the existing payment options by credit or debit card.

 

The payment amount for the requested service will be in accordance with the details provided on the consulate's website, with the exact required fee listed in the fee schedule (if document return by mail is requested, an additional postage fee of 5 Euros will be charged).

The bank transfer must be made at least 3 business days prior to receiving the service.

 

When making a bank transfer, it is mandatory to include in the transfer notes: the full name of the service recipient (not the payer, if they are different), the requested service, and the Israeli ID number or passport number of the service requester.

When requesting a service (or sending documents by mail), a printout of the payment transfer confirmation must be attached.

 

Account Name: Botschaft des Staates Israel
0676114 00 Account Number:
DE47100700000067611400 :IBAN
DEUTDEBBXXX :BIC

 

Security instructions for those arriving at the embassy:

You must arrive after making an appointment in advance only.

You must arrive equipped with an identification document (passport or ID card) with a photo, the required documents and a means of payment.

Please note that all visitors will be asked to undergo a security check along with their belongings.

For security reasons, personal belongings will not be allowed into the mission, including handbags and electronic devices.

Do not arrive at the mission with large handbags and/or suitcases.

Do not arrive at the mission with food and/or bottles or containers of drinks (there is a cooler in the consular waiting room).

The mission's security instructions will apply to those staying in the consular waiting room.