This service is available to Israeli citizens or residents (or interested parties) who wish to report the death of a family member abroad.
The notification may be submitted by spouses or first-degree relatives, or by a lawyer on behalf of the family (by presenting a power of attorney from the family).
The notification form should be completed and brought in person, together with the required documents, to an Israeli mission in the country where the person providing notification is staying.
Please note:
When the notification is provided by a lawyer, he/she must also present his/her own identifying documents.
Notification of death of an Israeli citizen or resident abroad, completed and signed.
To visit the mission, it is necessary to 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 this service.
Before your arrival, please follow the following instructions:
1. You must arrive with all your passports - if you have additional foreign citizenships, make sure you arrive with all your passports.
2. It is prohibited to arrive with weapons or self-defense means, including knives, batons, pepper spray, etc.
3. Do not bring electronic devices other than a mobile phone.
Visitors who arrive with computers/tablets will not be allowed entry.
4. No storage of items on site - avoid bringing non-essential equipment.
Also, do not arrive with valuable items and large sums of money.
5. Do not arrive with additional visitors who are not required for the purpose of the meeting.
6. If you have any disability or have undergone medical treatment, such as a pacemaker, platinums, etc., make sure you come with the documents confirming this.
7. There is a police officer in the lobby of the building, you must obey his instructions and act in accordance with his instructions.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sending the application by mail
Please send the following document:
- Original death certificate with apostille
- Application form
- ID card or travel document of the deceased.
- A copy of the ID card or travel document for the person sending the application
When sending packages to the consulate:
Make sure that your full name and address appear on the envelope.
Your package needs to be a clean envelope or a FedEx/UPS/USPS envelope.
mailing address:
The Consular Department at the Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest in San Francisco
456 Montgomery St, Suite #2100, San Francisco, CA 94104
Receiving the documents back from the Consulate
We recommend sending a prepaid return envelope with your mail or pre-paid FedEx label.
If not provided, we will return the passport via FedEx. Payment of a fee is required, please fill out a payment form