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Request for completions and corrections in the Population Registry and in the Register of Births

This service enables Israeli citizens and residents to submit a request to correct an entry in the Population Registry about themselves and about their minor children below age 18.
Important Update
Please Note
A request to correct a minor's first name requires the consent of both parents.
In a request to correct a date of birth (day and month), if the applicant does not have the original birth certificate, a declaration regarding the date of birth may be made before the consul.
Required Documents To Apply
Request for completions and corrections in the Population Registry or in the Register of Births, in two copies
Identifying document
Foreign passport
Correction of name based on birth certificate: Birth certificate
Correction of place or date of birth: Original birth certificate, authenticated and translated
Correction of year of birth: Original birth certificate, authenticated and translated
Identifying Israeli certificate or document Correction of religion or nationality: Baptism certificate
Correction of date of aliyah: Foreign passport with which aliyah was made
Correction of marital status: Marriage, divorce or death certificate
Required presence at the Consulate
The applicant is obligated to 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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Fill out the form
Fill the forms
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appointment
Make an appointment
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Who can apply?

The service enables Israeli citizens and residents to submit a request to correct the following details in the Population Registry:
Request to correct a name

  • The name is misspelled or there is an inconsistency between the Hebrew and Latin spelling of the first or last name.
  • The applicant's first or last name in the birth certificate does not match the record in the Population Registry.

Request to correct the place or date of birth (date and month)

Request to correct the year of birth

Request to correct the religion or nationality 

 
Request to correct the date of aliyah 

 
Request to correct the marital status  

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How to apply?

A request for completions and corrections in the Population Registry or in the Register of Births should be completed in two copies and brought, together with the required documents, for submission in person at an Israeli mission in the country where the applicant lives.
In a request to correct a minor's first name – both parents' consent is required.

 

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Fill the forms

Request for completions and corrections in the Population Registry or in the Register of Births, in two copies
 

Identifying document
 

Correction of name based on birth certificate:
Birth certificate
 

Correction of place or date of birth:
Original birth certificate, authenticated and translated
 

Foreign passport with which aliyah was made
Correction of year of birth:
Original birth certificate, authenticated and translated
Identifying Israeli certificate or document
 

Correction of religion or nationality:
Baptism certificate
 

Correction of date of aliyah:
Foreign passport with which aliyah was made
 

Correction of marital status:
Marriage, divorce or death certificate

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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

The service is provided free of charge.

MAKING AN APPOINTMENT
MAKING AN APPOINTMENT
Information

1 - Due to the limited size of the waiting room and the volume of visitors, a person who does not have an appointment or does not require consular services will not be permitted to enter the Consulate. This includes spouses and family members. Seniors, disabled individuals and minors requiring consular services may be escorted by one other person.

2 - When entering the building you will talk to a security officer on the phone. You will have to show proof of the appointment (date and time) as well as to show a pictured ID.

3 - Every visitor is required to undergo a thorough security check before entering the waiting room. Security directives apply to all those who visit the Consulate. The instructions of the security staff must be obeyed at all times, throughout your visit to the Consulate.

4 - Do not bring any bags with you to your appointment including large backpacks, suitcases or duffle bags. Personal purses are allowed. There is no place to store bags in the consulate/building.

5 - Any electronic items (cellphones, headphones, electronic cigarettes, etc.) must be deposited in a safety deposit outside of the Consulate) You will have access to your devices after your appointment).

6 - Any food, beverages (cold or hot) and containers containing liquids are prohibited from entering the Consulate.

7 - Please come ready to administer your payment. We accept only debit/credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) and cash.