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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
The original certified document serving as proof of the change in marital status must have an Apostille certification and must be translated into English or Hebrew by an official translator and Apostille certification on the translation.
Required presence at the Consulate
The applicant for the service must appear in person at the mission.
Please note
Security instructions for people who require consular services:

As part of the security protocol, the entry to the Embassy is subject to screening by the Security Officers. It is essential to present an original official identification with a photograph (DNI, passport, teudat zehut). The entry of personal items (bags, cell phones, electronic devices) or food and drinks is not permitted.

Large items such as a suitcases, large purses or large backpacks should not be brought since the Embassy does not have facilities to store these items. Small items such as cell phones or keys can be stored in small lockers that will be provided on the day of the appointment.
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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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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.

 

 

 

MAKING AN APPOINTMENT
You may send an email to:

consular@lima.mfa.gov.il or consular4@lima.mfa.gov.il

Please enter your full name, identification number, telephone number and indicate what type of service you need.