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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)
Required presence at the Consulate
The applicant for the service must appear in person at the mission.
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Who can apply?
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Related documents
How to apply?
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send form
Fill the forms
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appointment
Make an appointment
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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.

 

 

 

Information

Notification of a last name following a change in marital status (marriage, divorce or widowhood) does not include an extra cost.

Please note: please hand over your Israeli ID card to the embassy.

 

To make an appointment and for more information, please contact the Consular Section in the following ways:

1. By phone: 0332640911

2. By email: consular@tokyo.mfa.gov.il

 

Please note:

1. Please come to the Embassy only with the documents related to the service you will receive, and avoid arriving with luggage that is not related to the service.

• If you arrive with large luggage, you will not be able to enter the embassy.

2. Mobile phones, laptops, and other electronic devices will be deposited during the security check.

3. Liquids and food cannot be brought into the embassy.

• There is water in the waiting room.

• Please let us know in advance if you need to bring food into the embassy for any reason.

4. Please let us know in advance if you arrive with someone who is not related to the service.