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Request to receive a birth certificate of a person born in Israel

This service enables a request to be made for a birth certificate of a person born in Israel
Required Documents To Apply
Photocopy of ID card or passport of the person on whose behalf the request is made
Personal details of the person on whose behalf the request is made, as recorded at the time of birth
When the request is submitted on behalf of a family member of another degree, or on behalf of another person, a power of attorney, documents, confirmations and a letter explaining the necessity should be attached.
Required presence at the Consulate
It is not mandatory to come to the mission.
The service can be received by sending the documents by email or by registered mail to the Israeli mission in the country where the person lives.
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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
Schedule an appointment
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Who can apply?

The service is provided to persons making a request on their own behalf or on behalf of their spouse, siblings, parents and grandchildren, if any. Any other party interested in receiving the certificate must attach to their request a power of attorney or letter of explanation.

Please note:

The certificate can be requested in two languages (Hebrew and English) or in Hebrew only.

If the request is on behalf of a person born before 1955, the place of residence of the parents at the time of birth must be specified, in addition to the person's place of birth.       

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How to apply

Print out the birth certificate request form, complete it by hand, scan it (including the accompanying documents) and send it by email to the Israeli mission in the country where you live.
 

Submisson by post:
Print out the birth certificate request form, attach the required documents and send them by mail to the Israeli mission in the country where you live.
 

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Fill the forms

Request for documentation from the Population Registry 
 

Please note:
When ordering a birth certificate in two languages, the details of the person on whose behalf the request is made must be written in English as well.
 

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Schedule an appointmet

Any visit to a mission must be arranged in advance through the online appointment scheduler.
The affidavit that is to be signed must be prepared in advance.

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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.