Opening an account in the National Identification System

October 22, 2025

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Opening an account in the National Identification System is an important step that opens the door to all digital government services – without waiting in lines and without running around.

What can you do through the system?

Actions such as: have an appendix to an ID card issued, have a birth certificate issued, renew a driver’s license, transfer vehicle ownership and more.
Receive personal information on topics such as: benefits, order statuses and more.

How do you register?
1. Enter the National Identification website

Search on Google: “National Identification System – מערכת” or go directly to: login.gov.il
Click on the “Register” button

2. Choose the registration method – using one of the following options:

Activated biometric ID card, with the personal password of the ID card and a smart card reader.
Activated biometric ID card and 2 identification methods from the following 4 options:
- Immigration certificate details – only in the first year after immigration
- Valid Israeli passport details – the last one issued, including temporary
- Personal Israeli credit card details
- Answering two personal questions

3. Enter personal details

4. Receive a code to cell phone and email: The code arrives to mobile via SMS or voice call, another code arrives to email. Enter them on the website.

5. Set a personal password: Choose a strong password, confirm terms and submit.

6. Complete opening the account: You will receive a completion message – now you can identify online for any government service!

Important to know!

The system also operates in English.
Each account must have a separate phone number.
If needed, you can update contact details.
Do not give passwords and codes to anyone.

We are here for you!

You can come to the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and our representatives will help you open the account.
If needed, initial identification can be carried out with a representative at our office instead of through the system.

For additional information: https://www.gov.il/he/pages/signup_sso_faq
https://www.gov.il/he/pages/my_gov_faq

Encountered a problem? Call the government response center: 1299

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Opening an account in the National Identification System