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 .
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.
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.