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This guide outlines the official procedures for applying for a death certificate for deceased family members who passed away in Israel, as managed by the Population and Immigration Authority.

Who Can Request a Death Certificate?

Eligibility for requesting a Death Certificate varies slightly depending on the method of application.

1. Requesting a Digitally Signed Certificate (Online Personal Area)

A digitally signed death certificate can be issued via the government’s online personal area. This document can be saved on your computer or cell phone, eliminating the need to visit an office.

Only first-degree relatives of the deceased are eligible for this digital service:

• Spouses of the deceased.
• A parent for their children.
• Children for their parents.

How to issue a digitally signed death certificate:

1. You must first register for the Government Identification System to access the online personal area.
2. Under the section titled “documents,” you will find the digitally signed death certificate of the deceased, which you can download to your computer or cell phone.

2. Requesting via Online Application Form

The following individuals can apply for a death certificate using the standard online application form:

• Spouses, children, or parents of the deceased.
• Interested persons (non-relatives) may also apply, but must submit a letter of explanation.

Required Information for the Application

The following information is required regardless of the submission method:

• The ID number of the deceased.
• The personal details of the deceased (you must state the original details as recorded at the time of death).

Note for Interested Parties: If you are not a first-degree relative of the deceased, you must submit the application in person at your local Population and Immigration Authority office together with a letter detailing the reasons for the request, or a power-of-attorney from a relative of the deceased.

Submission Methods and Official Notes

The service for issuing the death certificate is provided free of charge.

Available Language

The certificates can only be requested in Hebrew.

Since Israeli Death Certificates are often required for probate or legal procedures abroad, they usually need to be authenticated with an Apostille Stamp to be recognized internationally.

How to Submit the Request

You can complete the online death certificate application form and submit it online. Alternatively, you may print the form, complete it by hand, and submit it in one of the following ways:

• Self-Service Stands: Submit the application at one of the self-service stands found at Population and Immigration Authority offices.
• Service Box: Place the printed application in the service box, found next to the self-service stands in the authority offices during work hours, or outside the authority offices, 24 hours.
• Office: You can submit the application in person at your local Population and Immigration Authority offices.
• Post: Mail the application to: The National Center for Service and Information, 42 Agripas Street, Jerusalem, Israel.
• Online: You can complete and submit the death certificate application form online.

Important Notes

• Processing Time: The death certificate will be sent within five work days of submitting the application to your address as it appears in the population registry.
• Contact Information: It is important to provide your contact details in case of missing or incorrect data on your application, so that an authority clerk can contact you.
• Death Abroad: In cases where the deceased passed away abroad, you must request a population registry extract instead of a death certificate.
• Language Barrier: This service and forms are provided in Hebrew and English, but you can only enter details in Hebrew. If you do not speak Hebrew, seeking assistance from a Hebrew speaker is recommended.

If you need the Hebrew document translated and certified for international use (especially for countries not party to the Hague Convention), our office provides professional notarization and certified translation services.

Save Time on Authentication

While the process for obtaining the certificate is managed by the Population and Immigration Authority, all official documents, including Death Certificates, require an Apostille Stamp or Notarization for use abroad. Our office specializes in handling the full authentication process quickly and accurately.

Contact us today to ensure your document is legally valid for international use. Click here to start the Apostille and authentication process for your Death Certificate.

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