Documents and licences

Obtaining a copy of a government certificate

Identify its issuer and the actual document required.

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

An application receipt is not a certificate issued by the authority; distinguish historical copies from current records.

Who is this guide for?

People needing another official copy.

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Conditions and exceptions

There is no universal certificate repository; the examples are register extracts and birth certificates.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Identify the original

Record issuer, document, date and reference and clarify historical versus current information.
What should you prepare?

Earlier copy or recipient request.

Please note

New issuance may reflect current status.

03

Check language and format

Ask whether a digital file is acceptable; bilingual birth certificates follow their specific route.
What should you prepare?

Format requirement.

Please note

English text is not automatically authenticated for foreign use.

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04

Apply or contact the issuer

Identify officially, check authority to receive and request a copy under the existing reference if download is unavailable.
What should you prepare?

ID and authority.

Please note

Not every document is available to every person.

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

Can a register extract replace every certificate?

No. It covers particular register data; other certificates have their own issuers and services.

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