Arrangements after a death

Obtaining a death certificate

Use the government post-death guidance service.

7 minutes to read Last checked: 21.10.2026
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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

Access available certificates, orders and rights information officially.

Who is this guide for?

Relatives after a death in Israel.

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Conditions and exceptions

General information, not eligibility approval or legal advice; private records belong only in official systems.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Open post-death guidance

Review certificate downloads, orders and relevant rights services.
What should you prepare?

Official authentication and relative details.

Please note

General information, not eligibility approval or legal advice; private records belong only in official systems.

Official informationThis link opens an external website↗
02

Authenticate personally

Use the supported national-ID/smart-card route; do not share passwords.
What should you prepare?

Required authentication.

Please note

General information, not eligibility approval or legal advice; private records belong only in official systems.

Official informationThis link opens an external website↗
03

Select the relative if available

Check the person and documents/actions accessible to you.
What should you prepare?

Relative details and authority.

Please note

General information, not eligibility approval or legal advice; private records belong only in official systems.

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04

Download originals

Keep issued records and choose the next inheritance, rights or financial enquiry.
What should you prepare?

Official files and receipt.

Please note

General information, not eligibility approval or legal advice; private records belong only in official systems.

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05

Ask official help

Use service support if the relative/document is absent; seek legal advice for complex inheritance.
What should you prepare?

Reference and response.

Please note

General information, not eligibility approval or legal advice; private records belong only in official systems.

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