Change your last name in the population registry after divorce or the death of a spouse

When your marital status changes either due to divorce or the death of your spouse, you can choose a previous last name, or combine up to two last names  - your current last name with a previous last name or maiden name (according to section 7 of the amendment to the Names Law).

What you need

• Your ID card and appendix.
• Your passport.
• Your divorce certificate or your spouse's original death certificate. If the divorce or death certificate was granted abroad:
  • You must get it translated by a notary to Hebrew. You don't need to translate and notarize certificates in English or Arabic.
  • It must be officially authenticated with an apostille stamp. For certificates without an apostille stamp, contact your nearest Israeli mission in the country where the certificate was issued for instructions.

The service is free of charge.

Notes

If you don’t speak Hebrew we recommend asking a Hebrew speaker for help with forms and applications.

How to apply

1. Print and fill in the Notification of choice of name form and submit it in person at a Population and Immigration office.
2. Issue your new ID and passport at your scheduled appointment.