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 Olst-Wijhe

Here is some information from your municipality.

Proof of life or attestation de vita

You can only request proof of life from the municipality where you are registered.

Do you need proof of being alive abroad? Then the civil registrar must sign it.

For the application you need:

a valid proof of identity;
possibly the letter from your pension fund stating that you need a certificate de vita.

You must be present in person.

Arrange at the counter
Request your proof of life from the municipality. You must make online an appointment for this. An attestation de vita is an extract from the civil registry. You pay the costs for this extract upon application.

An attestation de vita for use abroad is an extract from the civil registry. An attestation de vita costs € 15.70.

Proof of being alive for use in the Netherlands is an extract from the Personal Records Database (BRP). A BRP extract costs € 11.80.

You pay this with the application.

The extract is free if your pension fund needs it. Your pension fund will ask you this in a letter. Show the municipality that letter when you request the extract.

You will receive the certificate immediately.