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Checking population-register information

Request the suitable extract and compare recorded details.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 20.10.2026
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Important to know

Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.

Before you start

A register extract is not a substitute for every government certificate; first clarify what the recipient needs.

Who is this guide for?

Citizens and residents requiring official register information.

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Conditions and exceptions

Ordinary and extended extracts have case-specific scope and access conditions.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Define the necessary information

Ask the recipient which extract and fields are required and avoid unnecessary disclosure.
What should you prepare?

Recipient requirement.

Please note

Do not disclose relatives' information unnecessarily.

02

Open the official extract service

Choose the Population Authority extract route; applicants abroad should check its consular instructions.
What should you prepare?

Identification.

Please note

Domestic and consular requirements differ.

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03

Check authority and delivery

Complete the person's details under your authority and check representation/relationship requirements for another person.
What should you prepare?

Authority where required.

Please note

There is no automatic right to all family information.

04

Compare the record

Check name, date and status against original evidence and identify the precise incorrect field.
What should you prepare?

Extract and original evidence.

Please note

A self-edited extract is not an official register record.

05

Request the appropriate correction

Use the birth-detail correction service for that error; ask the authority about other fields and check a newly issued record afterwards.
What should you prepare?

Evidence of error.

Please note

Reissuing without correcting the register may repeat the error.

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Official sources

These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.

Frequently asked questions

Is the extended extract always better?

No. Meet the recipient’s need with minimum disclosure; birth and death certificates have dedicated services.

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