If only one partner is changing their name, the second partner does not need to be present.
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.
Please set an appointment
This service is provided free of charge if carried out together with changing personal status. Please present your apostilled certificate of change of marital status (marriage, divorce or widowhood). If the certificate is from Israel, no need for an apostille stamp.
Address for UK apostille services - https://www.gov.uk/get-document-legalised
Please provide a standard paper based apostille. If you have a certificate from a country that does not have a paper based apostille service, please be in touch with us.
If your certificate is not in English or Hebrew, please be in touch with us for more information