Applying for a Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (VOG) in the Netherlands

Many jobs in the Netherlands require you to have a Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag – VOG (certificate of conduct). This also includes volunteer work. Examples are if you are going to work with confidential information or with children. A VOG shows that your behaviour is satisfactory for a new job. You may also need a VOG to apply for a visa or if you want to emigrate to another country.

There are several ways to apply for a VOG:

Are you registered with your municipality in the Personal Records Database (Basisregistratie Personen – BRP)? Then you or your employer can submit an application form VOG to the municipality.
Are you not registered with your municipality in the BRP? For example, if you are working in the Netherlands temporarily or living outside the Netherlands? Then send your application with all accompanying appendices to Justis by post. You can also download the application form from the justis.nl website.

Do you own a company or organisation that requires a VOG? Then you can apply for a VOG voor rechtspersonen – VOG RP (certificate of conduct for legal entities).

This is how it works for you

Your (future) place of residence falls under:

Municipality of Elburg

Here is some information from your municipality.

Applying for a Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (VOG) in the Netherlands

You can apply for a VOG online at the Justis Service if your employer has eHerkenning. If your employer does not have this, you can apply for a VOG digitally or in person from the municipality.

Please note: you can apply for a VOG (certificate of conduct) only if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality. If you are not registered with a Dutch municipality, you can submit your application directly to Dienst Justis.

Apply for a VOG at Dienst Justis
Your employer or client will prepare the VOG application online and you check the details and pay online.

Apply for a VOG at the municipality
You can apply digitally for a VOG:

Apply for a VOG with DigiD

Please enclose a scan of a completed VOG application form. Or you can apply for the VOG in person at the town hall. You must make an appointment for this. You must bring a valid proof of identity and a completed VOG application form.

VOG at the Justis Service: € 33,85. With your online application you pay these costs directly via iDEAL.
VOG via municipality: € 41,35. You pay the VOG at the town hall or with your online application via iDEAL.

(rates 2024)

You will receive the VOG or the refusal within 4 weeks at the address you specify in the application.

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