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Before you start
Check current conditions and send sensitive documents only officially.
Who is this guide for?
Citizens/residents changing a registered first name.
General information, not eligibility or professional advice; Techeles Israel does not receive private records.
The checklist
Check attendance and minor rules
ID, passport, form and family details as required.
General information, not eligibility or professional advice; Techeles Israel does not receive private records.
Complete the official form
First-name-change form and reasons.
General information, not eligibility or professional advice; Techeles Israel does not receive private records.
Book and bring documents
ID, passport and appointment.
General information, not eligibility or professional advice; Techeles Israel does not receive private records.
Replace affected documents
Decision and new-document status.
General information, not eligibility or professional advice; Techeles Israel does not receive private records.
Resolve restrictions
Prior decision, reference and evidence.
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Official sources
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