Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
The embassy updates the Israeli Population Registry for citizens abroad: marital status changes, registration of a child born abroad, name changes, renunciation of citizenship, and requests for registry certificates such as birth, death and citizenship records.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Israel, 6 Turrana Street, Yarralumla, Canberra ACT, for residents of Australia (and several Pacific states). Consular reception 09:00-13:00 Mon-Fri; the Tasmanian honorary consulate is not shown as offering these services.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Israel.
How to apply
Gather forms and documents | book an appointment (almost all procedures need one since 06/03/2023) | attend in person | pay any fee by bank transfer or money order
Documents you need
- Application forms
- Photocopies of IDs and passports
- Birth/marriage records or proof of residency depending on the case
- Notarised signature with apostille no longer accepted for status, child registration and name change
- Renunciation: proof of other citizenship and two proofs of residence in Australia
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: marital status change and child registration free; certificates, name change and renunciation charged (amounts not published on page read)
Processing time: Certificates 4-8 weeks; citizenship certificate 8-12 weeks; name change 6-12 weeks; renunciation up to 6 months.
Good to know
Appointment phone 02-62154518. Marriage change or new child must be reported within 30 days. Fee amounts are on the embassy fee chart, whose page is headed 'Fee Chart 2022' but refers to 2020 charts and shows no amounts; amounts therefore unknown.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Israel's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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More services of Israel in Australia
- Israeli passport / travel document (new or renewal)
- Lost, stolen or damaged Israeli passport replacement
- Military service deferment / exemption for Israelis abroad
- Notarial services (signature authentication, powers of attorney, declarations)
- Police clearance / criminal record certificate
- Population registry extract (certificate)
- Visa to Israel (visitor B/2, student, B/1 work, national projects, Aliyah)
- Work and Holiday visa (B/1)