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.
Applying for a certificate of life or an Attestation de vita
Certificate of life
You can apply for a certificate of life online. You need DigiD to do this. You can also apply for a certificate of life at the service desk. First make an appointment. You can make an appointment online (in Dutch) or by phoning +31 71 36 60 000.
Bring to your appointment:
- your valid identity document;
- debit card (not credit card) or cash.
Attestation de vita
You can apply for an Attestation de vita at the service desk. First make an appointment. You can make an appointment online (in Dutch) or by phoning +31 71 36 60 000.
Bring to your appointment:
- your valid identity document;
- any document that needs to be legalized;
- debit card (not credit card) or cash.
A certificate of life costs € 5,75. And an Attestation de vita costs € 16,60.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Noordwijk
Visiting address
Voorstraat 42
2201HW Noordwijk
| Monday | 8:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 8:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 8:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 8:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 8:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |