Applying for an Attestatie de vita (certificate of life) in the Netherlands
Does an organisation outside the Netherlands (e.g. a pension fund) need proof that you are alive? Then you need an Attestatie de vita (certificate of life). You can apply for this at your municipality.
There are 2 types of proof of life documents that are available in the Netherlands:
- The Attestatie de vita is an international document in Dutch and French. This document comes from the Register of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships (registers van de burgerlijke stand). You can use the certificate outside the Netherlands. You can also get an annex to the certificate explaining the document in German, Spanish, Greek, Italian, Portuguese and Turkish.
- The Bewijs van in leven zijn (certificate of existence) is an excerpt taken from the Personal Records Database (Basisregistratie Personen – BRP). This states that you are registered as alive in the BRP. This extract is in Dutch and can be used in the Netherlands.
This is how it works in your (future) place of residence
Certificate of life
You can apply for an Attestatie de vita (certificate of life) from the municipality where you live and are registered. You can only make the application yourself. Someone else cannot do it for you. You must make an appointment with the municipality to apply for a certificate of life.
- A valid identity document, such as your passport or driving licence.
- Cash or a payment card. You pay the fee at the time of application.
Online appointment (in Dutch)
You can also make an appointment with the municipality of Bernheze by calling +31 (0)412 45 88 88 or by sending an e-mail to gemeente@bernheze.org.
An Attestatie de vita (certificate of life) costs: € 14.30
You will receive the Attestatie de vita (certificate of life) immediately.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Bernheze
Visiting address
De Misse 6
5384ZG Heesch
Monday | 8:30-12:30 |
Tuesday | 8:30-12:30 |
Wednesday | 8:30-19:00 |
Thursday | 8:30-12:30 |
Friday | 8:30-12:30 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |