Copy/excerpt of marital status (birth certificate, marriage, divorce, death certificates)
What is it?
Municipalities record important events in a person's life in the civil registry. For example, a birth, marriage or death. You can request a copy or extract: a birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce certificate or death certificate. This is written proof of these details.
How does it work?
Requesting a transcript or excerpt
You can request a transcript or excerpt from a:
- birth certificate
- death certificate
- marriage certificate
- divorce certificate
- deed of partnership registration (no international deed is possible for this)
- deed of termination of partnership (no international deed is possible for this)
Do you need a transcript or excerpt for abroad? Along with your application, you can also request a multilingual extract or multilingual model form.
You can also make a Make an appointment appointment by calling (040) 289 38 93
What do I need?
When applying online, you will need:
- your DigiD
- internet banking data
Personal request
- valid identity card
- debit card or cash
Written request
- A copy of your valid ID
- A letter stating why you need the transcript or excerpt
- your signature on the letter
Authorize someone else
The authorized representative takes your authorization letter to the municipality with:
- A copy of your valid ID
- his or her own proof of identity
How long does it take?
- If you request the transcript or excerpt in person at the municipality, you will receive it immediately. This also applies if you authorize someone to do so.
- If you request the transcript or excerpt online or in writing, the municipality will send it to you by mail.