Israel Civil Registration: Difference between revisions

Over many centuries, Jews were scattered to many other countries. In 1516, the Ottoman Empire conquered the region and ruled it for the next four centuries. After WWI, the area of Israel was divided between Britain and France. In 1922 Britain was given control. Over time, more and more Jews immigrated to Israel, especially after WWII, and on 14 May 1948, Jews declared the state of Israel. This led to war with Arab countries in 1948 and continuing conflicts.^[1]

Coverage and Compliance[edit | edit source]

Israel set a 70 year limit on access to records due to privacy. "Only first degree relatives can receive the information."^[2]

Information Recorded in the Records[edit | edit source]

Birth Records[edit | edit source]

Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

Names of bride and groom
Date of marriage
Place of registration of the marriage

Death Records[edit | edit source]

Name of deceased
Father’s name
Mother’s name
Date of birth
Hebrew date of birth
Marital status
Nationality
Date of death
Place of death

Strategy[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

↑ Wikipedia contributors, Israel History, (accessed 11 August 2023).

[1] Wikipedia contributors, Israel History, (accessed 11 August 2023).

[2] The Israel Genealogy Research Association (IGRA), All Israeli Databases, Copyright © 2011-2023 Israel Genealogy Research Association, (accessed 11 August 2023).

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-How To: Birth & Death Certificates in Israel<br>
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-By Garri Regev On October 16, 2014 <br>
+|Country=Israel
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+|Name=Israel
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+|Topic Type=Records
+|Records=Civil Registration
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-"Smaller communities may have some records but the official path for obtaining Birth or Death Certificates in Israel is through the Ministry of Interior. The process is not simple and there are specific requirements – and it may not be possible for everyone. You can now access all the information that it is necessary for you to have before beginning the process.....[http://genealogy.org.il/request-official-documents-ministry-interior-state-israel/ '''How to Request Official Documents from the Ministry of Interior of the State of Israel''']
+==Resources==
-<br>
+===Online Resources===
-<br>
-::"According to the privacy laws in Israel, many documents are closed to the general public for 70 years. In addition, only first degree relatives can receive the information. In some instances various offices extend this period up to 100 years.
-Birth Certificates
+*'''1628-1969''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1993&cj=1&sid=l&netid=cj&o_xid=0005719356&o_lid=0005719356&o_sch=Affiliate+External   UK, Foreign and Overseas Registers of British Subjects, 1628-1969], at Ancestry.com index ($)
+*'''1823-1948''' [https://genealogy.org.il/AID/index.php All Israel Database], Israel Genealogy Research Association [IGRA]
+*'''1869-1915''' {{FSC|279291|title-id|disp=Notebook of Alter Berenblum, 1869-1915, }}(*); Berenblum, Alter at FamilySearch Catalog - images
+*'''1900-1918''' [http://genealogy.org.il/AID/index.php Engagements of Orthodox couples] index.
+*[http://genealogy.org.il/AID/index.php The Ketubot (marriage contract) worldwide Digital Collection] index
+*'''1900-1918''' [http://genealogy.org.il/AID/index.php Marriages in Saloniki  1900-1918] index
+*'''1916-1940''' [http://genealogy.org.il/AID/index.php Births in African and Asian Protectorates for the Years 1916-1940] index
+*'''1917-1919''' [http://genealogy.org.il/AID/index.php Deaths of People Exiled within Eretz Israel 1917-1919] index
+*'''1921-1948''' [http://genealogy.org.il/AID/index.php Marriage & Divorce Certificates issued during the Mandate Period 1921-1948] index
+*'''1932-1950''' [http://genealogy.org.il/AID/index.php Marriage Announcements in the Palestine Post 1932-1950] index
+*'''1936-1940''' [http://genealogy.org.il/AID/index.php Deaths in African and Asian Protectorates for the Years 1936-1940] index
+*'''1937-1947 - '''[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10902/mandatory-palestine-naturalization-applications-1937-1947?s=493917561 Mandatory Palestine Naturalization Applications, 1937-1947], MyHeritage ($)
+*'''1949-1951''' [http://genealogy.org.il/AID/index.php Histadrut Teachers who died 1949-51] index<br>
+*'''1966-1977''' {{FSC|34361|title-id|disp=Civil registration, 1966-1977}}(*); Abud (Israel). Mukhtar at FamilySearch Catalog - images
-Only the person himself or a first-degree relative can get a birth certificate. If otherwise, an explanation is required, possibly a legal document stating why one needs this information and feels he/she is entitled to it. The request requires the identification number of the person for which one is looking. The official procedure to follow is available in Hebrew. You can ask for a birth certificate in Hebrew or English or both. If the request is for someone born before 1955, it is important to include the place of residence of the parents at the time of the birth.
+*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages,], index & images ($) Findmypast
+*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms], index & images ($) Findmypast
+*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials] at Findmypast - index & images ($) Findmypast
+*[https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Israel.html U.S. State Department Reciprocity and Civil Documents] - (Israel, West Bank, and Gaza) Contains information about record-keeping practices in Israel and offices to contact
-Birth certificates for the later Mandate period (1930’s & 1940’s) may be available through the Ministry of Interior. At a local level, some of the towns and settlements have ledgers where the births were recorded.
+===Offices to Contact===
-Official website of the Ministry of Interior dealing with birth certificates for those born in Israel.
+Population and Immigration Authority
-Internet request for birth certificate (Hebrew)
-Request form by mail or fax (Hebrew)
-Death Certificates
+'''For birth and death certificates:'''<br>
+[https://www.gov.il/he/departments/population_and_immigration_authority/govil-landing-page National Service Center]<br>
+Agrippa St.<br>
+Jerusalem, Israel 9430125<br>
-Only first-degree relatives may request a death certificate. If otherwise, an explanation is required possibly a legal document stating why one needs this information and feels he/she is entitled to it. This request has to be handed in personally. The official website of the Ministry of Interior deals with death certificates for persons who died in Israel.  The following information is required:
+Telephone: 074-7083450<br>
+Dial abroad: + 972-74-7083450<br>
+Fax:02-6469442<br>
+Email: [mailto:info@piba.gov.il info@piba.gov.il]<br>
-Identity number of the deceased
+To order:<br>
-Details of the deceased as they were recorded at the time of death: given name, surname, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, Hebrew date of birth, status (married, single, widow, divorced), nationality, date of death, place of death
+[https://www.gov.il/he/service/birth_certificate '''Birth certificates''']<br>
-Do you request the cause of death
+[https://www.gov.il/he/service/death_certificate '''Death certificates''']<br>
-Request form filled out as required
-If the request is for someone who died before 1955, it is important to include the place of residence of the deceased at the time of death.
-Internet request for a death certificate (Hebrew)
+'''For marriage certificates:'''<br>
-Request form that can be downloaded (Hebrew)
+[https://www.gov.il/en/service/locate_marriage_certificate Ministry of Religious Services]<br>
-If you do not have the required information or are not a first degree relative, you can apply to receive the last known address of the person which may yield the date of death.
+Telephone: 02-5311031<br>
+Fax: 02-6529221<br>
+Email: [mailto:avitalaf@dat.gov.il avitalaf@dat.gov.il]<br>
-Application to Obtain Information from the Population Registry (locating an address, clarifying a name) (Hebrew)
+To order [https://www.gov.il/en/service/locate_marriage_certificate '''Marriage certificates''']
-Table of Fees for Consular Services outside of Israel
-Table of Fees for freedom of information in Israel (Hebrew)
+See: [https://genealogy.org.il/request-official-documents-ministry-interior-state-israel/ How to Request Official Documents from the Ministry of Interior of the State of Israel]
+*[https://www.gov.il/he/service/birth_certificate '''Official website of the Ministry of Interior dealing with birth certificates for those born in Israel.''']
+==Background==
+Over many centuries, Jews were scattered to many other countries. In 1516, the Ottoman Empire conquered the region and ruled it for the next four centuries. After WWI, the area of Israel was divided between Britain and France. In 1922 Britain was given control. Over time, more and more Jews immigrated to Israel, especially after WWII, and on 14 May 1948, Jews declared the state of Israel. This led to war with Arab countries in 1948 and continuing conflicts.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel#History Israel History], (accessed 11 August 2023).</ref>
+===Coverage and Compliance===
+Israel set a 70 year limit on access to records due to privacy. "Only first degree relatives can receive the information."<ref>The Israel Genealogy Research Association (IGRA), [https://genealogy.org.il/AID/index.php All Israeli Databases], Copyright © 2011-2023 Israel Genealogy Research Association, (accessed 11 August 2023).</ref>
+==Information Recorded in the Records==
+===Birth Records===
+===Marriage Records===
+* Names of bride and groom
+* Date of marriage
+* Place of registration of the marriage
+===Death Records===
+* Name of deceased
+* Father’s name
+* Mother’s name
+* Date of birth
+* Hebrew date of birth
+* Marital status
+* Nationality
+* Date of death
+* Place of death
+== Strategy ==
+== References ==
+{{reflist}}
+[[Category:Israel]][[Category:Civil Registration]]