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
Proof of being alive.
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. You must make an appointment with the municipality to apply for a certificate of life.
Someone else (older than 18 years) may also request the proof for you. That person then makes an appointment and visits us. He/she will bring the 'Grant Authorization' form completed and signed by you and a copy of your valid proof of identity and his/her own identity document.
Making an appointment with the municipality
Online:
www.gemeentehw.nl
By telephone:
+3188 647 3647
By email:
publiekszaken@gemeentehw.nl
- Online applications: your DigiD and data for internet banking
- Personal request: your valid ID and your debit card or cash
Are you applying for proof of your pension fund? Then you will also need the original letter from the pension fund.
- Online applications: your DigiD and data for internet banking
- Personal request: your valid ID and your debit card or cash
Are you applying for proof of your pension fund? Then you will also need the original letter from the pension fund.
Online www.gemeentehw.nl
By telephone +3188 647 3647
- A statement of (proof) of being alive will cost you € 8.90.
- Do you need proof for your pension fund? This service is free of charge.
Online requests: you will receive the proof within 5 working days Personal request: you will receive the document immediately
Does not apply.
contact dienstverlening@gemeentehw.nl
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Hoeksche Waard
Visiting addresses
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3299XG Maasdam
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