The service can be received by sending the documents by email or by registered mail to the Israeli mission in the country where the person lives.
• If an Apostille stamp is required on the requested certificate, the service is subject to a fee.
• The request is forwarded to the Population Authority which issues the certificate.
• If an Apostille is required, the certificate is also forwarded to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Apostille and then it is sent to us.
• On regular days, several weeks must be considered until the certificate reaches us.
If an Apostille is required on the certificate, it must be stated explicitly in the application form in the field "Details requested - detail:" In addition, a credit card information form must be attached, the fee for 2024 is $10.
If it is requested that we send the certificate to you by mail (Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland only), the cost is $12. You must also fill out a mail delivery form + credit card information form. Alternatively, you can come to us to pick up the certificate after it arrives from Israel.
Credit Card Payment Form: https://embassies.gov.il/washington/ConsularServices/Documents/Credit%20Card%20Payment%20Form.pdf
Registered Mail Return Shipping Form: https://embassies.gov.il/washington-he/Documents/Shipping%20form-%20washington%2002062020.pdf
All forms and photocopies of passports must be sent to us by return email only as PDF file format and in high-quality and clear scanning.
Requests will not be processed if the attached documents will be in image format (JPG) and not as a PDF file format and not in high-quality and clear scanning.
As mentioned, on regular days, several weeks must be considered until the certificate actually reaches us, after the certificate reaches us from Israel, we will update you and/or send it to you by mail if you requested it.
• Residents of Pennsylvania can receive service at the consulate general of Israel in New-York or DC
The service is provided to persons making a request on their own behalf or on behalf of their spouse, siblings, parents and grandchildren, if any. Any other party interested in receiving the certificate must attach to their request a power of attorney or letter of explanation.
Please note:
The certificate can be requested in two languages (Hebrew and English) or in Hebrew only.
If the request is on behalf of a person born before 1955, the place of residence of the parents at the time of birth must be specified, in addition to the person's place of birth.
Print out the birth certificate request form, complete it by hand, scan it (including the accompanying documents) and send it by email to the Israeli mission in the country where you live.
Submisson by post:
Print out the birth certificate request form, attach the required documents and send them by mail to the Israeli mission in the country where you live.
Request for documentation from the Population Registry
Please note:
When ordering a birth certificate in two languages, the details of the person on whose behalf the request is made must be written in English as well.
Any visit to a mission must be arranged in advance through the online appointment scheduler.
The affidavit that is to be signed must be prepared in advance.
The service is provided free of charge.
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.