Where do you request a death certificate?

At the city or municipality where the death took place.

Who can request a death certificate?

Copy of death certificate

Copy under 75 years of age and made before 31 March 2019

• Your legal representative
  For example, your parent, adoptive parent or guardian if you are a minor.
• Other person
  If that person attaches proof of legitimate interest:
  • Your spouse or partner with whom you legally cohabit
  • Your parent or child
  • Your heir

Copy older than 75 years or made after 31 March 2019
Anyone can request this.

Extract of death certificate

Anyone can request this.

How much does it cost?

Requesting a death certificate is free.

Apply for the death certificate (Dutch only)

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 a death certificate?

That depends on how you request 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 abroad

To use the document abroad, in some cases you need it legalised.

Old certificates

Certificates before 1918 can be found in the City Archive.