Who can request certificate of family composition?

• You
• Your legal representative (e.g. parent or guardian) or a special proxy (lawyer, notary public, etc.)
• Third parties (a person or a public or private institution)
  • Only if the issuance of the documents is prescribed or permitted by law
  • The request has to be written and signed
  • Indicate the statutory provisions on which the request is based

How much does it cost?

Requesting a certificate of family composition is free of charge.

How do you request certificate of family composition?

You can apply online or at a Digipunt.

Online

Request certificate

At a Digipunt

Visit a Digipunt. You can use a computer with internet access there free of charge. During the digital consultation hours, you will receive help with your application.

When will you receive the document?

That depends on how you request the certificate of family composition:

• You request it yourself using your electronic identity card.
  You will usually receive the document immediately in your mailbox.
• You request it for someone else using your electronic identity card.
  You will receive the document in your mailbox after verification.
• You request it without an electronic identity card.
  You will receive the document at your official address after approximately 5 business days.

Do you use the certificate of family composition abroad?

Sometimes you need a legalisation.