Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.
Before you start
Correcting a certificate may differ from correcting the register.
Who is this guide for?
Families discovering an error.
Requirements depend on field, originals and place of death; a scan/affidavit may not suffice.
The checklist
Locate the error
Comparison records.
Never edit an official certificate.
Prepare identity and relationship
Identity/original.
A notice scan may be insufficient.
Ask Population Authority
Written inquiry.
Do not choose an unrelated available form.
Submit as requested
Required annexes.
No universal foreign-certificate exemption.
Check outcome and notify others
Corrected certificate.
Register update may not fix external files.
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
Should I edit the PDF and resend it?
No. Request official correction/reissue and retain the authority’s document.
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