Home and moving

Updating your mailing address

Distinguish a registered residential address from an additional mailing address.

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

Choose the Population Authority service matching the change you need.

Who is this guide for?

People updating their mailing address; parents should check the separate under-18 route.

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Conditions and exceptions

The checked mailing-address service requires personal attendance. It does not redirect all mail or update every sender.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Choose the correct change

Use the registry address service for a residential move and the mailing-address service for an additional postal address.
What should you prepare?

Intended residential and mailing addresses.

Please note

Do not report a residential move that did not occur.

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02

Prepare the address and consent

Record locality, street, building and apartment. Check consent requirements for another person's address and the separate under-18 service.
What should you prepare?

Complete address; required consent.

Please note

An additional address for a minor has its own service.

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03

Complete the official form

Download, print and complete the mailing-address form, rather than the similar residential-address form.
What should you prepare?

Official form; ID card.

Please note

A driving licence is not accepted identification for this office service.

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04

Submit in person

Bring your ID and completed form. The service page states no fee and no appointment; check current office opening arrangements.
What should you prepare?

ID card; completed form.

Please note

Temporary closures and hours may change.

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05

Check important senders separately

Keep confirmation and separately update your bank, insurer, employer and other senders using their official channels.
What should you prepare?

Confirmation; sender checklist.

Please note

This is not a postal mail-forwarding service.

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

Does a mailing-address update change my registered home address?

No: this service adds a mailing address. Use the residential-address service to change your address in the Population Registry.

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