Passport Amendments

Surname Change Due to Marriage

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).

After updating his or her marital status, one has several options regarding his or her surname:

1. Take his or her spouse's surname
2. Maintain his or her maiden name
3. Combine surnames (ex. Cohen-Levi)
4. Choose a new surname for both spouses

In order to perform any of the changes above one must come to the Consulate in person with:

1. His or her passport
2. Marital Status Form
3. Passport Extension Form
   (Be sure to check and complete the section entitled "Change my name")

Note: Updating a surname is a request that is processed immediately only if you have appropriately updated your marital status with the Consulate or the Ministry of Interior in Israel.

If you would like to mail the request you must sign all forms in front of a notary. See mail services for more information.

Change of Name (First or Surname)

A person 18-years-old or older may change his or her first and/or last name granted that the person provides a valid reason for changing his/her name.

A person who would like to change his/her last name a second time may do so only 7 years from the date of the initial change.

Please proceed as follows:

1. Arrive at the Consulate in person and provide:
   • A valid Israeli passport
   • The Change of Name Form - completed and signed
   • Passport Extension Form
     (Be sure to check and complete the section entitled "Change my name")
     
     
2. Include dependents (children under 18 years old) if desired.
   Note: Approval of both parents in person is required to complete such a request.
   
   
3. After receiving approval from the Ministry of Interior – a process that may take up to 6 months – an official certificate of change of name will be issued and provided to the person(s) making the request.
   
   
4. You will be asked to arrive at the Consulate a second time with your Israeli passport and the passports of your dependents (if any) in order to amend the passports with the change of name.

 

Process by Mail

You may request a change of name via mail; However, this entails signing all documents in front of a notary public.

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