If one of the spouses is a foreigner, only the spouse holding Israeli citizenship is required to be present.
Israeli citizens wishing to give notice of a change in their marital status.
You must submit the application in person at an Israeli mission in the country where you are staying.
The forms and documents required by the mission must first be sent by email, for a preliminary examination prior to your arrival at the mission.
- When one spouse is an Israeli citizen and the other is a foreign citizen, a certified apostille certificate (from the country of origin) indicating the previous personal situation of the foreign spouse must also be presented.
- In countries where it is not possible to obtain a public certificate attesting to a previous personal situation and/or any other document:
- A notarized statement of the foreign citizen on his previous personal situation must be prepared, signed before the consul (or before a notary). In addition, a certificate from the consul must be attached stating that in the country/province it is not possible to obtain an official certificate indicating a previous personal situation.
- A marriage certificate in which a previous personal situation is recorded meets the requirement, when it is verified.
- It is also possible to present a marriage certificate issued in Israel, in which the previous personal status of the foreigner is recorded
Please note
In case of marriage, the passports of both spouses must be presented.
If the certificate was issued abroad, it must be authenticated as required (with an apostille stamp in countries where this exists).
To visit the embassy, 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.
No fee is charged for the service.
For contacting about consular issues, you must write in the email your full name and (Israeli) ID number, The reason for contacting the department must be written as well.
Notification of a change in personal status (marriage, divorce) does not involve the payment of a fee and there is an obligation for the couple to be present at the embassy.
Documents required for the meeting:
1. Notification of change of personal status" form attached to a completed and signed email.
2. Notice of choosing a name" form (only required if you are willing to carry your spouse's last name) completed and signed
3. Israeli passports (if the spouse is a foreigner, it must be submitted during the meeting with his/her foreign passport)
4. If the spouse is a foreigner - a certified public certificate with an apostille of previous personal status must be brought, if this is not available in the country, a declaration form must be filled out on his previous personal status and signed before the consul.
5. Marriage certificate with an Apostille.
Information and documents are not written in Hebrew / English - must attach a Hebrew or English translation when the translation must also be verified with an apostille stamp!.