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.
Request a proof of life or attestation de vita
Proof of being alive
If you need proof of being alive in the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius and Saba, you do not request a certificate de vita but proof of being alive. If you need proof of being alive in the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius and Saba, you do not request a certificate de vita but proof of being alive. A Proof of Being Alive is an extract from the Personal Records Database (BRP). It states that you are registered as alive in the BRP. This extract has been drawn up in Dutch and can be used in the Netherlands. Request your proof of being alive quickly and easily online. Would you like to request proof of being alive in person? Make an appointment.
Attestatie de vita
An attestation de vita is an international proof that you are alive. For example, you need a certificate de vita if your foreign life insurer or pension fund requests it. An attestation de vita is in Dutch and in French. The document is valid for 6 months. You can do your request online, personally or written. Request your attestation de vita quickly and easily online.
- A valid proof of identity.
- If you apply for the attestation de vita for a pension fund, you also take the letter from the pension fund asking for this.
- DigiD if you make the application online.
Proof of being alive: € 9,65
Attestatie de vita: € 16,60
You will receive the document immediately. If you have requested the proof online or in writing, you will receive it at home. This may take several days.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Midden-Delfland
Visiting address
Anna van Raesfeltstraat 37
2636HX Schipluiden
| Monday | 14:00-17:00 |
| Tuesday | 14:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-12:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00-12:30 |
| Friday | 09:00-12:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |