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Firstly, your rights: Every citizen has the right for one time Migun on his/her car.

This Migun can be replaced under the following conditions: failing the yearly test because of scratched windows or on the basis of an assessor’s report.

According to the Licensing Department, the following are the criteria for obtaining Migun:

  1. The car must be used for family and personal reasons (i.e. a car used
    solely for business does not qualify)
  2. Each citizen is entitled to Migun for one car. (In a case of a family
    having two cars, the second car should be registered under the other
    spouse’s name.)
  3. The new windows/windscreen became the property of the owner of the
    car     and the regular windows remain with the installer. Replacing Migun with regular windows is at the expense of car owner.
  4. If you buy a new car within 2 to 3 years from the original or replacement Migun, the refund is only 50 %. In other words, each citizen is entitled to full, new Migun every 3 years (or, see#2).
  5. You should insure the protective windows – the government will only replace them once a year in case of theft or accidental damage. (The cost is minimal with most insurance companies.)

What documents you need:

  • Ishur Toshav –obtainable from the Moatza
  • Teudat Zehut
  • Car licence

Who to call:
Licensing Dept. in Talpiot or in Merkaz Clal in downtown Jerusalem. Call to check office hours: 622 8410 / 622 8484