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
Request at the counter
You can apply for your birth certificate at the counter of the municipality. You need to bring with you a valid proof of identity. To do so, please make an appointment. Phone: +31 599 320 220 or e-mail: gemeente@westerwolde.nl.
Request from abroad
Do you not have a DigiD (Digital Identity)? Then you can also authorise someone else to apply for the birth certificate for you at the counter.
Or you can apply for your birth certificate by post:
- Send a letter to the Civil Affairs Department (afdeling Burgerzaken) Municipality of Westerwolde, PO Box 14, 9550 AA Sellingen
- In the letter, indicate the year of birth, your name, address, and the reason you require the deed
- Place your signature on the letter. Please attach a copy of your valid identification document
You will be charged for applying for a birth certificate. For more details, please contact the municipality. Phone: +31 599 320 220 or e-mail: gemeente@westerwolde.nl.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Westerwolde
Visiting address
Dorpsstraat 1
9551AB Sellingen
Monday | 09.00 - 16.00 |
Tuesday | 09.00 - 16.00 |
Wednesday | 09.00 - 19.00 |
Thursday | 09.00 - 16.00 |
Friday | 09.00 - 12.00 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |