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Applying for a copy of a birth certificate in the Netherlands

Do you want a copy of your birth certificate (geboorteakte)? You can request an official copy (afschrift), extract (uittreksel) or a multilingual international extract (meertalig internationaal uittreksel). You can do this in the municipality where you were born.

You won't receive your original birth certificate that the municpality has on file. You can choose from an an official copy, extract or a multilingual international extract.

Official copy of birth certificate

This is a copy of the birth certificate record held by the municipality. The municipality puts a stamp on it. The official copy has the same information as your original birth certificate.

Extract of a birth certificate

The extract of the birth certificate contains the following information:   

  • your surname;
  • your first name(s);
  • your place of birth;
  • your date of birth.

Details regarding your parents are not included in the extract.

Multilingual international extract of birth certificate

The multilingual international extract is an up-to-date summary of your birth certificate for international use. It provides an explanatory statement in: 

  • Dutch;
  • English;
  • French;
  • German;
  • Spanish;
  • Greek;
  • Italian;
  • Portuguese;
  • Turkish;
  • Serbo-Croatian. 

You request a copy of your birth certificate in the municipality where you were born.

Were you born outside the Netherlands? Do you want to request a copy of your birth certificate? If so, contact the Registrar of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships in the country in which you were born. Is your birth certificate registered with the municipality of Den Haag (The Hague)? If so, you can apply for a copy there.

This is how it works for you

Your (future) place of residence falls under:
Informatie:

Here is some information from your municipality.

Municipality of Goes: Applying for a copy of a birth certificate

Apply online

Do you live in the Netherlands and do you have a DigiD? Then you can request your birth certificate online. You can also request a birth certificate from abroad with your DigiD.

Request at the counter

You can request your birth certificate at the counter of the municipality, make an appointment for this. Bring a valid ID.

Applications from abroad Don't have a DigiD?

Then you can also give someone permission to apply for the birth certificate for you at the counter. Or request your birth certificate by mail:

Send a letter containing:

  • For whom you are requesting an extract;
  • Why you need the extract;
  • Which information must be included in the extract; If you have an addition from the Legal Aid Board, please add it to your request. Sign the letter and send it to: Municipality of Goes Department of Services PO Box 2118 4460 MC Goes You will receive the extract by post within six weeks.

Application in the Netherlands

You will receive the birth certificate by post after a maximum of 5 working days.

Application from abroad

The municipality will send the birth certificate to your address abroad. The time it takes for the post varies from country to country.

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Goes

Visiting address

M.A. de Ruijterlaan 2

4461GE Goes

Opening hours
Monday
08:30-17:00
Tuesday
08:30-17:00
Wednesday
08:30-17:00
Thursday
08:30-20:00
Friday
08:30-12:30
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Last updated on 26 September 2022