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 Meierijstad

Here is some information from your municipality.

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

You can request the Attestatie de vita (certificate of life) from the municipality where you live and are registered. You can only make the application yourself. No one else can do this for you. You must make an appointment with the municipality to request an Attestatie de vita.

There are costs involved.

You will receive the proof immediately.