The Population Registry Office is responsible for updating and archiving the Palestinian population registry held by Israel, in coordination with the Palestinian Authority.

In accordance with diplomatic agreements between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, full responsibility for administering the population registry and providing services to Palestinian residents of the area has been passed to the Palestinian Authority.

The Population Registry Office works to update population registry files located on the Israeli side to match the files that are held by the Palestinian Authority.

Judea and Samaria

Areas of Responsibility and Services

• Updating the Palestinian population registry file on the Israeli side
• Handling of visas for foreigners who request to stay in the area
• Tracking and oversight of address changes, marital status changes, births, deaths, and more
• Provision of information to national entities as well as to entities authorized in accordance with the needs and instructions of the law
• Handling of Palestinian Authority requests for visitors' permits for foreigners, with the approval of COGAT
• Handling of Palestinian Authority requests connected with the Palestinian population registry for Palestinian residents and foreigners, with the approval of COGAT

Gaza Strip

Areas of Responsibility and Services

• Updating of the population registry in the Israeli authority systems – passports, certificates, identification cards, etc.
• Verification of familial relations for Israelis crossing between Israel and the Gaza Strip
• Handling of exceptional crossing requests for foreigners and miscellaneous persons staying in the Gaza Strip without documentation
• Handling of exceptional requests of Palestinians requiring recognition of their status in Israel, in the framework of naturalization, in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior