Applying for an Attestatie de vita (Certificate of life) in the Netherlands

The Attestatie de vita is a document that you can use outside the Netherlands to prove that you are alive. Some organizations, such as a pension fund, may request you to produce this document. In the Netherlands you can use the document Bewijs van in leven zijn (Proof of being alive) for the same purpose.

The Attestation de vita is a document in French and Dutch for international use.

Do you need to use such a proof in the Netherlands? Then you need to apply for the document Bewijs van in leven zijn (Proof of being alive).

You can request both documents from your municipality of residence.

This is how it works for you

Your (future) place of residence falls under:

Municipality of Bernheze

Here is some information from your municipality.

Certificate of life

The attestation de vita is proof of being alive for use abroad. It is signed by a civil registrar.

You can apply for an attestation de vita by appointment at the public counter in the town hall. You can only apply for this certificate in person, as the official must establish that you are alive at the time the deed is drawn up. You can take the attestation de vita with you immediately.

For more information go to our website via the link below.

www.bernheze.org