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.
Certificate of life or Attestatie de vita
You can apply for a certificate of life or Attestatie de vita 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.
Appointment Attestatie de vita
You can request a certificate of life digitally. This document will be delivered at your home address.
- Certificate of life: € 19,00
- Certificate of life with a letter from your retirement fund: free of charge
- Attestatie de vita: € 16,60
- Attestatie de vita with a letter from your retirement fund: free of charge
You will receive the Attestatie de vita immediately after the appointment.
You will receive the Attestatie de vita within 3 work days after the request.
For more information, please contact gemeente Enschede through +31 53 537 74 44.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Losser