Notifying the municipality when you move home
Are you moving home within the Netherlands? If so, notify the new municipality where you are going to live of your move. The new municipality will register you at your new address. You do not need to deregister from your old municipality.
The move can be notified by:
- anyone aged 16 or older;
- cohabiting spouses / civil partners on behalf of each other;
- the parent, guardian or caregiver on behalf of minor children;
- parents on behalf of adult children living with them;
- adult children on behalf of parents living with them;
- the conservator on behalf of a person placed under a conservatorship;
- an authorised representative.
You must notify the new municipality where you are going to live that you are moving home. You must inform it of your new address no later than 4 weeks before the moving date, or within 5 days after the moving date.
This is how it works for you
Here is some information from your municipality.
Notifying the municipality when you move home
Please note: you can notify the municipality when you move house only if you live in the Netherlands and are already registered with a municipality.
You will need the following documents to notify us when you move house:
Online
- a tenancy agreement or purchase contract for your new home.
- a consent form (PDF, 160 KB) (PDF) allowing you to register at the address.
- in the case of anti-squat: the user agreement.
By post
Make sure the letter includes:
• your full name and date of birth
• your former address
• your new address
• your signature.
- Attach a photocopy of a valid identification document. For example a passport, identification card or driving licence.
- a copy of the original lease contract or contract of sale for your residence or a consent form (PDF, 160 KB) (PDF) signed by the primary resident, including a copy of their ID. The copy must include the photo and the signature.
- in the case of anti-squat: the user agreement.
Providing notification of your move
Online
Log in using your DigiD and provide notification of your move online.
By post
You can also provide notification of your move by post. Please write a letter to:
Gemeente Amsterdam
T.a.v. Dienstverlening - Verstrekkingen
Postbus 2214
1000 CE Amsterdam
It is free to notify a move.
Your move will be processed within 6 working days
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Amsterdam