Request to receive a death certificate for a person who died in Israel

This service enables a first-degree relative or another interested party to order a death certificate for a person who died in Israel.

Required Documents To Apply

Photocopy of Israeli or foreign passport of the deceased

Personal details of the deceased (details as originally recorded at the time of death)

In a request for a deceased who is not a first-degree relative, an explanatory letter or power of attorney from the family members should be attached

In a request by another interested party, an explanatory letter should be attached

Required presence at the Consulate

It is not necessary to come to the mission.

Download the form

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.

Who can apply

How to apply

Fill the forms

Schedule an appointment

Who can apply?

The service is provided to persons applying for a spouse, sibling, children, parents and grandparents.
-Where a request for a death certificate is submitted by a relative of another degree or by another interested party, a power of attorney and explanatory letter must be attached.

How to apply

The request must be submitted at the mission.
The request for a death certificate should be printed out, completed by hand, scanned and sent together with the accompanying documents by email or by registered mail to the Israeli mission in the country where the applicant lives.

Submission by mail:
The request for a death certificate should be printed out, completed by hand, attaching the required documents, and sent by registered mail to the Israeli mission in the country where the applicant lives.

Please note:

Forms sent by mail should include contact information for clarifications in case the information is incomplete or inaccurate.
In a request for a person who died before 1955, the deceased's place of residence at the time of death should be specified, in addition to the place of death.

Fill the forms

Request for the provision of documentation from the Population Registry

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.

Consular fee

The service is provided free of charge.

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.