Life events and personal status

Marriage or a change in marital status abroad

What to check when reporting in Israel a marriage, divorce or death that occurred outside Israel.

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

Registering an event abroad may require an original certificate, appropriate authentication and sometimes translation. Exact requirements depend on the country and event type.

Who is this guide for?

Citizens or residents updating their marital status after an event abroad.

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Conditions and exceptions

Do not commission translation or authentication before checking the instructions of the handling mission or authority.

Step by step

The checklist

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Check authentication and translation

Check whether an apostille, another form of authentication or a notarised translation is required, including language and original document requirements.
What should you prepare?

Original certificate and identification as instructed.

Please note

Do not rely on another country's requirements; follow those specific to your case.

03

Prepare spouse documents if needed

Check whether identification or certificates relating to your spouse must also be presented.
What should you prepare?

Documents listed on the service page.

Please note

Attendance in person or submission at a mission may be required.

04

Submit and retain confirmation

Submit through the appropriate channel and keep confirmation. After processing, check that the details were updated.
What should you prepare?

Form and supporting documents required by the procedure.

Please note

A marital status update does not necessarily update all private organisations.

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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