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 a fully completed application form 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 (in Dutch). 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
Here is some information from your municipality.
Municipality of Laarbeek: Applying for a Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (VOG)
Are you going to work in education, childcare or as a taxi driver? Then you need a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). A VOG may also be required for a visa, work permit, voluntary work or the application for certain permits. You can apply for a VOG in the municipality where you live.
Anyone can request a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). You will receive a VOG if you have not committed any criminal offences. Have you done something criminal? Then Justis will check whether this is important for the task or position for which you are applying for the VOG.
Do you disagree with Justis' decision?
You can object to the decision within 6 weeks. You do this at Justis.
VOG for legal entities
You can apply for a VOG for legal entities directly in writing from the Justis Service.
Application form VOG companies
You can arrange a VOG directly through Justis:
Application form Declaration of the Behavior of Natural Persons (VOG NP)(link is external)
Ask the person who wants to have the VOG from you whether they have prepared the application for you online.
or you can arrange a VOG through your municipality:
You will receive the application form from the person who wants to have the VOG from you. The form must then be fully completed and signed. Only then can you submit the application to the municipality.
Digital
Request a declaration of conduct with your DigiD here. It is important that you can scan and upload the entire application form.
In person at the town hall
We like to help you. Make an appointment. Please bring with you to your appointment:
The completed application form
Valid passport, identity card or driver's license
Are you not (any longer) registered with the municipality?
You can request your declaration of conduct directly from Justis.(link is external)
Can someone else apply for a VOG for me?
Yes, that's possible. You can authorize someone to do this. This person must bring;
A written authorization from you, authorization form
A copy of your ID
A copy of his/her own proof of identity
Please make sure that you use the form that applies to your situation. There are different forms. Are you in doubt? Detailed information can be found on the Justis website (link is external).
After your request
The municipality will send your application digitally to the Justis Service for further processing
The Justice Department assesses your request
Within 2 to 4 weeks you will receive the VOG by post via Justis. Does it take longer? Check out the Justis website.(link is external)
What you need
The completed application form
A valid ID
You will receive the VOG or the refusal within 4 weeks at the address you specify in the application.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Laarbeek