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
Here is some information from your municipality.
Municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg: Applying for an Attestatie de vita (Certificate of life)
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.
Apply for an Attestatie de vita
Online:
A certificate of life costs: € 15,70
At the counter (Servicecentrum) with a letter from the Dutch pension fund: free
You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality.
You will receive the certificate immediately.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg