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.
The applicant for the service must appear in person at the mission.
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
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.
For contacting about consular issues, you must write in the email your full name and (Israeli) ID number, and the reason for contacting the consular department.
The documents needed to update personal status:
1. Completed and signed personal status change notification form.
2. Reference for the change - one of the following documents:
*An official marriage certificate (not 'KTUBHA!) or a ruling from the rabbinic court in Israel, confirming a religious Jewish marriage held abroad.
* If the couple is Muslim: an official marriage certificate or a ruling from a Sharia court in Israel.
*A divorce certificate (not a 'GET' !) In countries where it is not customary to issue a divorce certificate - a certified judgment of a local court authorized to deal with divorce matters can be obtained instead.
*If the divorce was conducted in a (Jewish) court of justice abroad - the applicant must submit the divorce to the rabbinate in Israel, in order to convert it In a ruling of the Rabbinical Court in Israel.
* If the couple is Muslim: the applicant must obtain permission from a Sharia court for divorce.
*Apostille certified death certificate.
All the above certificates must be authenticated by apostille,
If the certificates are not in Hebrew or English, a translation must be made and the translation must also be verified with an apostille stamp!