Change your family's last name in the population registry
Use this service to change your family's last name in the population registry. When both parents apply all children under 18 are included in the application.
When you change your name in the population registry, you also need to issue new passports and IDs that include the new name. All family members included in the application, who already have a passport or an ID, or are over 16, must apply for the new passports and IDs. If your passport is valid for another year or more, you will not have to pay for the new one.
Who can apply
- You can apply for yourself and for your children who are under 18 years old.
- Both parents must apply together when making changes to their children's family name.
- All family members who hold an ID card and / or passport, or who are over 16, must each schedule an appointment for the new passports and IDs.
What you need
Bring the following documents for all family members included in the application:
- ID cards and appendices (if issued)
- Israeli passports (if issued)
You must include a detailed explanation for the change of name, on the form.
Service fee
- Adults NIS 125. children under 18 - free
- You can pay with your credit card at the authority office, or someone else's credit card if they are with you in person.
We recommend checking the up-to-date fees table.
Notes
- You can change your family name only once every 7 years
- If you don’t speak Hebrew we recommend asking a Hebrew speaker for help with forms and applications
- Print and fill in the Change of family name form.
- Submit the application with the required documents at an authority office
Please note, if there is any difference or conflict between the information on this page and the law, the provisions of the law will apply.