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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:
Informatie:

Here is some information from your municipality.

Certificate of existence

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.

Making an appointment with the municipality

On our website you can make an appointment or make an application online.

  • € 15,60 for a certificate of existence
  • € 16,60 for a certificate of life

You will receive the certificate immediately.

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Bunnik

Visiting address

Singelpark 1

3984NC Odijk

Opening hours
Monday
09:00-17:00
Tuesday
09:00-17:00
17:00-20:00
Wednesday
09:00-17:00
Thursday
09:00-17:00
Friday
09:00-17:00
Saturday
09:00-17:00
Sunday
09:00-17:00
Last updated on 22 September 2022