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Notice of change of first name or last name

This service enables the submission of an application to change the applicant's first name or last name.
Required Documents To Apply
Identifying document and ID card to which is be delivered at the mission.
Tip
Payment:

Credit card. Payment will be made using a Visa or MasterCard credit card only. Not American Express
Required presence at the Consulate
The applicant must appear in person at the mission.
Please note
Our address is:
Embassy of Israel to the United States
Consular Department
3514 International Drive NW
Washington DC 20008

- no parking spaces are available.

Nearest metro station :
• Van Ness Metro station.
Buses stops nearby:
• H2 / L2
The closest stations to Embassy Of Israel are:
• Van Ness St Nw + International Dr NW is 227 yards away, 4 min walk.
• Connecticut Av Nw + Van Ness St NW is 536 yards away, 7 min walk.
• Cleveland Park Metro Station is 1491 yards away, 18 min walk


Security instructions for people who wish to obtain consular services at the consulate office
• The consulate’s security directives apply to people in the consular waiting room. Please respect the security requirements at all times!

1. Bring a photo ID.
2. All visitors and their belongings will be required to undergo a security check.
3. No personal objects will be allowed in the embassy, including mobile phones and electronic devices.
4. No bags/handbags or suitcases are allowed.
5. No food and/or beverage bottles or containers are allowed.

Please note
• The DC Consular Department provides consular services to residents of Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland , North Carolina only.
• Residents of Pennsylvania can receive service at the consulate general of Israel in New-York or DC
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Who can apply
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How to apply
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Fill the forms
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Schedule an appointment
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Who can apply?

Israeli citizens/residents abroad.

A name change application can include all the members of the family: spouse and minor children.

If a name change application includes a minor above the age of 16 – he/she must sign a declaration of consent to change his/her name. 

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How to apply

The applicant must schedule an appointment and appear in person at an Israeli mission in the country where he/she is staying.

Download the "Change of First Name" or "Change of Last Name" form, print it out and enter the details in handwriting.

You must bring the completed form, together with the required documents, in person to an Israeli mission in the country where you are staying. The service will be provided after you have paid the required fee.

Please note:

The consent of a parent to a change in name of his/her minor child must be given in person before an employee of the consuler department at the mission.

The reason for the change in name must be explained at length in the form or in an attached letter.

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Fill the forms

Notice of change of name, completed and signed, including the reason for the change.

Declaration of delivery of ID card

Notice of change/addition of a first name for a minor

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Schedule an appointment

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.

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Consular fee
To schedule an appointment please see the link below:
Our address is:
Embassy of Israel to the United States
Consular Department
3514 International Drive NW
Washington DC 20008

- no parking spaces are available.

Nearest metro station :
• Van Ness Metro station.
Buses stops nearby:
• H2 / L2
The closest stations to Embassy Of Israel are:
• Van Ness St Nw + International Dr NW is 227 yards away, 4 min walk.
• Connecticut Av Nw + Van Ness St NW is 536 yards away, 7 min walk.
• Cleveland Park Metro Station is 1491 yards away, 18 min walk


Security instructions for people who wish to obtain consular services at the consulate office
• The consulate’s security directives apply to people in the consular waiting room. Please respect the security requirements at all times!

1. Bring a photo ID.
2. All visitors and their belongings will be required to undergo a security check.
3. No personal objects will be allowed in the embassy, including mobile phones and electronic devices.
4. No bags/handbags or suitcases are allowed.
5. No food and/or beverage bottles or containers are allowed.