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Due to heavy seasonal demand, we will require more time to process each request. Please note the following estimated processing times:
PASSPORT: 2 MONTHS -- VISA: 3 WEEKS -- NOTARIZATION: 1 WEEK

For urgent matters, please call (415) 844-7510 and leave a detailed message, including your full name, Israeli ID number, phone number, and the details of your request, including departure date (if applicable).


A person residing abroad who receives allowances from the State of Israel and who must prove that he/she is alive, may apply to the Consulate with an identifying document in order to get a Certificate of Life.

When requesting a Certificate of Life, please provide the following:

  1. Certificate of Life document
  2. Valid picture I.D: passport etc.
  3. Payment: $11.00 per signature in cash or money order only.
Be advised, a person arriving to notarize a Certificate of Life does need to wait in line.