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 Kampen

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.

A certificate of life costs: € 16,60. Does your pension fund ask for the certificate of life? In that case the certificate is for free.

A multilingual annex to the certificate costs € 16,60.

For more information, contact the municipality of Kampen by mail (burgerzaken@kampen.nl) or by phone. The telephone number is 0031383392999.

You will receive the certificate immediately.