Certificate of residence

This certificate proves that you are registered at your address. You can request it online.

Who can request it?

  • 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?

Request certificate of residence (only in Dutch)

Price

Free of charge.

When will you receive the document?

  • You requested it using your electronic identity card
    You will usually receive the document immediately in your mailbox.
  • You requested it for someone else using your electronic identity card
    You will receive the document in your mailbox after verification.
  • You requested it without using your electronic identity card
    You will receive the document at your official address after approximately 5 business days.
  • You requested it via e-mail
    You can collect the document at the city office, without an appointment.
    View address and opening hours

Document for use abroad

To use the document abroad, you sometimes need a legalisation.

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016 27 21 90

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