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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:
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Here is some information from your municipality.

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

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

Online:

https://afspraken.emmen.nl/qmaticwebbooking/#/preselect/branch/6bfa4d7c6e79baf80d0712786bdd69f357aa5cc406879b8031150f2734b08e78 

By telephone:

+31 591 689 000

By email:

gemeente@emmen.nl

A certificate of life costs: € 16,60

A certificate of existence costs: € 13,85

You will receive the certificate immediately.

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Emmen

Visiting address

Raadhuisplein 1

7811AP Emmen

Opening hours
Monday
08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday
08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday
08:30 - 16:30
Thursday
08:30 - 19:00
Friday
08:30 - 16:30
Saturday
08:30 - 12:00
Sunday
Closed
Last updated on 22 September 2022