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
Here is some information from your municipality.
Applying for a copy of a birth certificate in the Netherlands
The registry office is a department of the municipality. The registry office creates and stores official documents of important events. These documents are called deeds.
Examples of deeds:
birth certificate
marriage certificate
divorce certificate
death certificate
You can request a copy or extract of a deed from the municipality where the deed was drawn up.
Copy or extract A copy is a copy of the deed with a stamp and signature of the civil registrar. An extract contains only the personal data.
What should I do?
You can request a copy or extract from the civil status records at the municipality where the deed was drawn up. Indicate why you need the copy or extract.
Request an extract
You can request an extract for the following persons:
- For yourself.
For your child who lives with you. Even if he or she is older than 16 years.
For someone else, if this person authorizes you to do so. This can be done in a letter in which he or she writes that you are given permission to act as an authorized representative. International extract.
An extract from civil status is available in several languages. Please indicate with your application that you want an international extract. A copy of the civil status is only available in Dutch. If you need a copy in another language, you must have the copy translated by a sworn translator yourself.
Empower someone else
If someone else submits the application for you to the municipality, you must give them a letter containing:
- the reason why you need the copy or extract;
the name of the authorized representative;
your signature;
the signature of the authorized representative.
You can also use the Authorization Form (pdf form, 89 KB)
What do I need?
Apply online
You request the statement online using your DigiD login code. Once your payment has been received, the extract will be sent to you by post.
- your DigiD (link is external)
your data for internet banking
Pick up in person
your valid proof of identity (passport, driver's license, Dutch identity card or foreigner's document)
debit card (or cash) to pay.
Request in writing
- copy of your valid ID
letter stating why you need the copy or extract
your signature on the letter
Empower someone else
Use the Authorization Form under the heading 'Forms'. You can also create your own letter with the following information:
why you need the copy or extract
to whom you give permission to collect the copy or extract (the authorized representative)
your signature on the letter
the signature of the authorized representative
- The authorized representative takes this letter to the Civil Affairs desk together with:
a copy of your valid ID
his or her own ID
Arrange immediately
Apply digitally
Request your document quickly and easily online.
Request a copy (excerpt) from the civil registry online
Request in person
Would you like to request the statement in person? Then you make an appointment.
Make an appointment
A birth certificate costs: € 16,60.
You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality Midden-Delfland, Anna van Raesfeltstraat 37, 2636 HX Schipluiden, www.middendelfland.nl.
Applying in the Netherlands
If you personally request the copy or extract from the municipality, you will receive it immediately. This also applies if you authorize someone to do this. If you request the copy or extract online or in writing, the municipality will send it to you by post.
Applying from outside the Netherlands
If you request the copy or extract online or in writing, the municipality will send it to you by post. The time taken by the postal service varies from country to country.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Midden-Delfland
Visiting address
Anna van Raesfeltstraat 37
2636HX Schipluiden
| Monday | 14:00-17:00 |
| Tuesday | 14:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-12:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00-12:30 |
| Friday | 09:00-12:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |