Birth certificate
After the declaration of a birth, an official document called a birth certificate is drawn up. You can request a copy or an international multilingual extract of this certificate online.
Where do you apply for this?
At the city or municipality where the baby was born.
Who can apply for this?
Certificate less than 100 years old
- You
- Your legal representative
For example, your parent, adoptive parent or guardian if you are a minor. - Other person
If adding proof of legitimate interest.- Your spouse or partner with whom you legally cohabit
- Your grandparent, parent or child
- Your heir
- Someone else
This person must also add a consent from the person the certificate is about. Is that person deceased? Then a consent of an heir is needed.
Certificate 100 years old or more
Anyone can apply for this.
How do you apply for this?
Price
Free of charge.
When will you receive the document?
- Self-applying with your electronic identity card
You will usually receive the document immediately in your mailbox. - Applied for someone else with your electronic identity card
You will receive the document in your mailbox after verification. - Applied for without electronic identity card
You will receive the document at your official address after approximately 5 business days. - Applied via e-mail
- You will receive the document at your official address after about 5 working days.
- You can also ask to collect the document at the city office, without appointment.
View address and opening hours
Document for use abroad
To use the document abroad, you sometimes need a legalisation.
Old certificates
Certificates before 1918 can be found in the City Archive.
Do you have a question?
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