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Before you start
The certificate links former and current names; it does not request a new change.
Who is this guide for?
People needing proof of a changed first or family name.
Population Authority questionnaire requirements depend on the applicant's circumstances.
The checklist
Check the change is registered
Change evidence and ID.
Ordering a certificate does not change the name.
Define the purpose
Recipient requirement.
Hebrew alone may not suffice abroad.
Open the certificate service
Applicant details and identification.
Do not request another person's data without authority.
Apply and trace
Application reference.
Do not assume every historical name will appear.
Compare linked records
Certificate and former-name documents.
Apostille does not replace proof of change.
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
Do I need proof or a new change?
If already recorded, request the certificate; a new name requires the appropriate name-change procedure.
Reports help us check and update guides.