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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 Gooise Meren: Applying for a copy of a birth certificate

You can apply for a birth certificate for yourself or your child.

Apply online

Do you live in the Netherlands and have a DigiD? Then you can request your birth certificate online. You can also apply for your birth certificate from abroad using your DigiD. You pay directly with iDEAL. We try to process your application within 5 working days.

Applying in writing

You can also apply for a birth certificate in writing.

  • State for whom the certificate is intended
  • State the date of birth
  • Describe why you need the certificate
  • State whether you want a Dutch or multilingual international copy
  • Enclose a copy of your proof of identity
  • State your address for sending the deed and bill

Send your letter to:

Municipality of Gooise Meren
P.O. Box 6000
1400 HA Bussum
Netherlands

You will receive the copy by post within 4 weeks.

Requested online

We aim to process your request within 5 working days.

Requested in writing

You will receive the transcript by post within 4 weeks.

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Gooise Meren

Last updated on 26 September 2022