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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.

This is how it works for you

Your (future) place of residence falls under:
Informatie:

Here is some information from your municipality.

Municipality of Groningen: Applying for an Attestatie de vita (Certificate of life)

You apply for an Attestation de vita at the municipality where you live and are registered. You can only do the application yourself. Someone else cannot do this for you. You must make an appointment with the municipality to apply for an Attestation de vita.

Make an appointment with the municipality

Online:

Using the online contact form to make an appointment

By telephone:

14 050 (shortened number)

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Groningen

Last updated on 22 September 2022