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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
When contacting the Consular Department to schedule an appointment, please attach all required documents for review.
The applicant must appear in person at the embassy.
Required presence at the Consulate
The applicant for the service must appear in person at the mission.
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Please note
The applicant 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 the document must be translated to English also with an apostille .
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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.

 

 

 

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Consular Fee

https://www.gov.il/en/departments/dynamiccollectors/tarifimconsularim?skip=0

Scheduling An Appointment
To schedule an appointment, send an email detailing your request to the address:
consular@helsinki.mfa.gov.il