Certificate of Life Request for Israeli Residents

Advocate and Notary Rachel Shachar, ranked among Israel’s Top 50 Leading Law Firms by an international rating company, is recognized as a leading expert in Family Law, Inheritance Law, Wills, and Guardianship. She brings extensive experience in complex litigation, drafting all types of wills, strategic inheritance planning, and managing estates in Israel and abroad.

The firm also specializes in will contests, representing clients in cases involving undue influence, lack of capacity, defects in execution, and inheritance disputes. Advocate Shachar is the author of a professional guide on Undue Influence in Wills, widely used by legal practitioners and students.

We provide comprehensive legal services to families, heirs, and international clients, including:

Drafting wills and international wills
Will contests and inheritance litigation
Prenuptial agreements, divorce, custody, and child support
International notary services, certified translations, and apostille
Guardianship, supported decision making, and inheritance planning

Our approach combines uncompromising professionalism, complete discretion, and personal availability — delivering precise, stable, and long-term legal solutions for every client.

The information provided on this page is based on official sources published by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Please note that our office is not part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We are a private, independent firm specializing in locating official documents, issuing certificates, and obtaining apostilles worldwide.

With extensive experience, professional networks across government authorities in Israel and abroad, and a deep understanding of international document requirements, our office provides fast, reliable, and fully coordinated assistance for clients who need Certificates of Life or related document services.

A Certificate of Life is an official document available to Israeli residents and can be issued either in Hebrew or in a bilingual Hebrew–English format.

Who Can Apply

You must be an Israeli resident.
You must apply for yourself in person.
If you cannot appear in person due to illness, a family member may submit the application on your behalf.

If this certificate is intended for use abroad, you may also need apostille services for international validity

Certificate of Life assistance by Attorney Rachel Shahar for Israeli residents

Languages Available

You may request the certificate in:
• Hebrew
• Hebrew–English (dual language)

What You Need

Bring the following:

• Your ID card and appendix

If a family member submits the request on your behalf, they must bring:
• Your ID card
• Their own ID card
• A doctor’s letter stating that you are alive, written within 48 hours prior to submission

The service is free of charge.

How to Apply

You must apply in person at:

• A Population and Immigration Authority office in Israel
• An Israeli mission abroad

Application steps:

Download, print, and complete the Certificate of Life request form.
Submit the completed form together with the required documents in person.

No appointment is required at Population and Immigration offices.

If additional notarized documents are required, explore our notary services in Israel.

Attorney Rachel Shahar guiding clients through the Certificate of Life request process in Israel

Notes

You may request a bilingual Hebrew–English certificate.
Forms are provided in Hebrew; if you do not speak Hebrew, seeking help from a Hebrew speaker is recommended.

Need Assistance Obtaining a Certificate of Life?

Our office can assist with preparing the request, obtaining documents, and ensuring everything is submitted correctly.

Contact our office today for help obtaining a Certificate of Life quickly and efficiently.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Question	Answer
Can I apply for a Certificate of Life if I am not an Israeli resident?	No. Only Israeli residents are eligible for this service.
Can someone submit the application for me?	Yes. A family member may submit the request if you are unable to appear in person due to illness and they provide a doctor’s letter.
Is the service free?	Yes. There is no fee for obtaining a Certificate of Life.
Do I need an appointment?	No. Population and Immigration offices do not require an appointment for this service.
Can I receive the certificate in English?	Yes. You may request a bilingual Hebrew–English certificate.

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