Life events and personal status

Updating marital status after marriage, divorce or bereavement

How to check the procedure for updating your marital status in the Population Registry after a life event.

5 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

The procedure depends on where the event took place and the documents issued. Some changes may be recorded automatically in certain cases; check the official instructions.

Who is this guide for?

People whose marital status has changed and who want to update the Population Registry.

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Conditions and exceptions

Events abroad may require document authentication and attendance in person.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Check whether the update is automatic

Read the instructions for the type of event and the institution where it took place.
What should you prepare?

Marriage, divorce or death certificate, as applicable.

Please note

Do not assume registration is complete until you have checked the updated details.

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02

Check the required documents

If an application is needed, check the document type, whether originals are required, and translation and authentication requirements for overseas documents.
What should you prepare?

Official certificate and identification required by the service.

Please note

Authentication requirements differ between countries and cases; follow the official list.

03

Submit through the appropriate channel

Complete the form and submit it at a Population Authority office or an Israeli mission, as instructed for your case.
What should you prepare?

Form and documents specified by the service.

Please note

Attendance in person may be required, particularly for foreign documents or choosing a surname.

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04

Check updated documents

After the update, check whether you need a new ID appendix or registry extract and whether to update other services.
What should you prepare?

Update confirmation if provided.

Please note

Updating the registry does not guarantee that every private organisation or supplier is updated.

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.

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