Registering Marriage or Childbirth Outside of Israel

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel

Every Israeli citizen, including new immigrants, is required to promptly notify the Population and Immigration Authority of any changes in family status, including:

• Marriage
• Divorce
• Death of a spouse
• Birth of a child

Even if you reside outside Israel for an extended period, maintaining updated personal records is essential to avoid future legal or administrative complications.

goVisit.today assistants will book your appointment at the Israeli consulate and assist in preparing and certifying the necessary documents.

What needs to be prepared?

• Apostille the civil registry certificates confirming the status change
• Certified translations of the apostilled documents
• Notarized translations
• If registering a birth: Provide the original birth certificate or hospital-issued confirmation

You’ll then need to attend the Israeli consulate within 1–2 months of the event to submit the documents and complete the update.

How goVisit.today Assists:

1. Prepare the full document package for:
• Birth registration
• Marriage/divorce or death registration
2. Fill out all required Hebrew-language forms
3. Book an appointment at the Israeli consulate nearest your place of residence

Registering a Child Born Abroad to an Israeli Father

1If a child is born abroad to an Israeli father, you must register the child within 30 days at the consulate..
If the child was born within a legally recognized marriage (established at least one year earlier), the registration typically proceeds without complications — often completed in a single consular visit. The child can receive an Israeli passport immediately.

2If the child was not registered within the first 6 months, it is treated similarly to a child born out of wedlock, even if the parents are married.
In such cases, a paternity test (DNA) is usually required, which involves significant time and expense. For details, see our service section: Paternity DNA Test for Israeli Citizenship – Effective Assistance in Establishing Kinship.

What Are the Consequences of Failing to Report Status Changes??

• Your Teudat Zehut (Israeli ID) may become invalid, making access to government services more difficult
• You may be fined for not reporting changes in accordance with Israeli law
• You may face delays in renewing passports or accessing rights tied to your family status

goVisit.today specialists will organize your appointment at an Israeli consulate anywhere in the world and provide comprehensive support with document preparation.

We assist at all stages — from gathering and translating documents to final notarization — ensuring your status is updated with the Population Authority, and helping you avoid delays when applying for future travel documents.