If not, an affidavit can be signed at the embassy.
The notice may be submitted by 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.
Applicants must print the forms:
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.
Kindly note:
- The services are by appointment only
- Kindly arrive 15 minutes earlier for the required security check
- Visitors are not allowed to bring bags, food and drinks to the waiting room
- Each visitor is required to book an appointment for himself/herself
- Visitors are required to show an ID
- Israeli citizens are required to show an Israeli ID
* When booking an appointment, kindly enter an email address and a phone number