Civil status transcript (deed).
A life event such as a birth, marriage, divorce or death is recorded in a deed by the municipality where the event took place. This deed is recorded in the civil registry. Sometimes you may need a copy or an excerpt. A copy is a complete reproduction of the record. An excerpt is a shortened version of the certificate and contains only the personal data. It is possible to receive a multilingual transcript of the birth certificate, marriage certificate or death certificate. You can only use the multilingual transcript abroad and with foreign authorities in the Netherlands.
Requesting digitally
To request a digital copy you need DigiD (external link). Please note! There are costs associated with this product. You can pay these with iDEAL | Wero or with your credit card.
Personal request
To request a copy in person, you must make an appointment(external link). This can be done online or by telephone at telephone number 0492-378 500.
If you come to request a transcript or excerpt yourself, please bring:
- a valid ID
- possibly the letter from the authority requesting the extract
Written request
To request a transcript in writing, send a letter with a copy of your valid identification. In your letter, you will state that you need a civil registration transcript. In doing so, you will indicate which of the 4 events is involved:
- birth
- marriage
- registered partnership
- divorce and death
We will then send you the statement. You will receive an invoice for payment.
Through an authorization request
You can also authorize someone to pick up the transcript or excerpt on your behalf. This person must then be able to produce the following documents:
- A written authorization signed by you that includes your information, who you are authorizing and for what purpose
- your identification document or a copy thereof
- his/her own identification.
The authorized representative must be 18 years of age or older.
A transcript can also be collected by someone with a "legitimate interest. This may be the case, for example, in legal proceedings. An extract can also be collected by another interested party (spouse or heir).
Fees
| Product | Cost |
|---|---|
| Civil status transcript (deed). | € 17,80 |
How long does it take?
| Request | Done |
|---|---|
| At the counter | direct |
| Written | one week |
| Digital | one week |