Family and children

Registering a child's name and checking details

Use the newborn-name service and verify the Population Registry record.

7 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

Check current Authority conditions first. Actions and sensitive documents belong with the official service, not Tachles Israel.

Who is this guide for?

Parents registering the name of a child born in Israel.

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Conditions and exceptions

General guidance, not personal eligibility or professional advice; identification and sensitive records go only to the official system.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Check birth registration

Confirm the Israeli-born child and appropriate parental details appear in the registry before choosing a route.
What should you prepare?

Parental ID and registered birth details.

Please note

Follow current official conditions; keep sensitive identification and documents with the authorised service.

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02

Check who may name the child

Check consent and declaration requirements according to parental registration; this service does not establish missing paternity.
What should you prepare?

Parental ID and registered birth details.

Please note

Follow current official conditions; keep sensitive identification and documents with the authorised service.

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03

Complete the naming request

Use the Population Authority service, authenticate and enter the intended registered name when eligible for the online route.
What should you prepare?

Parental ID and registered birth details.

Please note

Follow current official conditions; keep sensitive identification and documents with the authorised service.

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04

Check the updated appendix

After successful registration check the notification and parents' updated ID appendices for correct spelling.
What should you prepare?

Completion or status evidence.

Please note

Follow current official conditions; keep sensitive identification and documents with the authorised service.

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05

Resolve exceptions

For a birth abroad or missing parent registration, ask the Authority for the separate service instead of changing details here.
What should you prepare?

Submission proof; reference; response.

Please note

Follow current official conditions; keep sensitive identification and documents with the authorised service.

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