Legalize signature

You can have your signature on a document authenticated. By doing so, we certify that the signature is genuine. You must provide your signature in person during your appointment, in the presence of a counter clerk. To request authentication, please make an appointment.

Legalizing a signature is often required:

  • On documents to be sent abroad
  • if you give your consent to something, for example, if you are a guarantor for family or friends from abroad
  • If you want to arrange an inheritance abroad

What to do?

  • Please bring the document (or documents) you will be signing with you in person.
  • You will sign the document in the presence of the official.
  • By legalization, the municipality certifies that it is your signature.
  • When making your appointment, please select the number of documents you will be bringing. This will allow us to set aside enough time to assist you. 

Make an appointment

What should I bring?

  • the document on which you wish to place your signature
  • your valid proof of identity (passport, driver's license, Dutch identity card or foreigner's document)

How does it work?

  • Legalization of a signature is something you must do yourself. You cannot have someone else do this for you.
  • The municipality confirms with a stamp that this is the same signature that appears on your passport or identity card. The legalization only proves that your signature is genuine. It says nothing about the content of the document or form.
  • The municipality official checks the signature on the document with the signature on your ID.

What does it cost?

The cost for legalizing a signature is:

Legalization€11.45

How long does it take?

Your signature will be legalized immediately. So you will receive the document right away.