Certificate of residence (required for marriage)
You sometimes need this certificate to get married abroad. It includes your name, date and place of birth, marital status and address. You can apply for it online.
Who can apply for it?
- You
- Your legal representative (e.g. parent or guardian) or a special representative (lawyer, notary, etc.)
- Third parties (an individual or a public or private institution)
- Only if the provision of the documents is prescribed or authorised by law
- Application must be in writing and signed
- State the legal provisions on which the application is based
How do you apply?
Apply for the certificate (Dutch only)
Cost
Free of charge.
When will you receive the document?
- If you apply yourself using your electronic identity card, in most cases you receive the document immediately in your mailbox.
- If you apply for someone else using your electronic identity card, you will receive the document in your mailbox after verification.
- If you apply without using your electronic identity card, you will receive the document after about five working days at your official address.
Document for abroad
To use the document abroad, in some cases you need it legalised.
Do you have a question?
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