Extract from the Civil Registry
The certificate is proof of birth, marriage, divorce, registered partnership or death. Ask for a copy (extract) from the correct local authority. Request a digital copy of the certificate. You will need DigiD and will need to pay online. We will send the certificate to your home address within 5 working days.
Where to apply
| Which extract | Where to apply |
|---|---|
| Births | In the local authority where the child was born. |
| Marriage/Registered Partnership | In the local authority where you were married or entered into the registered partnership. |
| Divorce/Termination of registered partnership | In the local authority where you were married. |
| Registration of deaths | In the local authority where the person concerned died. |
Who can apply for the certificate?
You can apply for the following certificates yourself
- Birth certificate for yourself and your child.
- Marriage certificate for yourself and your partner.
- Deed of registered partnership for yourself and your partner.
- Divorce certificate for yourself and your partner.
- Deed of termination of registered partnership for yourself and your partner.
- Death certificate for your partner, child and parents.
Are you applying for someone else?
This could be because you are that person’s heir or legal representative. Are you applying for someone else? The person you request the copy for must confirm the request with DigiD themselves.
What do you need?
- an authorisation from the person on whose behalf you are applying for an extract;
- a valid copy of that person’s ID. This could be an ID card, passport or driver’s licence.
Are you unwilling or unable to apply online?
- Written application:
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- Send a letter explaining your request to the City of Leeuwarden. Enclose a copy of your valid ID. This could be an ID card, passport or driver’s licence.
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- We will send the extract to your home address within seven working days.
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- You will receive the invoice by post.
- Going to the Town Hall in person:
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- Make an appointment for your visit. We cannot help you without an appointment. The dates you see when you schedule your appointment online are the only dates available. We therefore ask you not to contact us by phone for an appointment at another time.
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- Take valid proof of ID with you. This could be an ID card, passport or driver’s licence.
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- The extract is payable in cash or by PIN at the counter.
Applications by lawyers and civil-law notaries
Are you a lawyer or civil-law notary, and do you need an extract from the Civil Registry for a client? You can apply for this online. An online application will take 2 weeks to process. You will not receive a refund if the Leeuwarden local authority does not have any information about this person.
Are you unwilling or unable to apply online?
Send a letter (letterhead bearing your company’s logo) to the Leeuwarden local authority for the attention of the Civil Affairs department. An application by letter will take a maximum of 4 weeks to process. You will not receive a refund if the Leeuwarden local authority does not have any information about this person.
Charges
An extract from the Civil Registry costs €17.80.
Questions
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.
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Where to apply
| Which extract | Where to apply |
|---|---|
| Births | In the local authority where the child was born. |
| Marriage/Registered Partnership | In the local authority where you were married or entered into the registered partnership. |
| Divorce/Termination of registered partnership | In the local authority where you were married. |
| Registration of deaths | In the local authority where the person concerned died. |
Who can apply for the certificate?
You can apply for the following certificates yourself
- Birth certificate for yourself and your child.
- Marriage certificate for yourself and your partner.
- Deed of registered partnership for yourself and your partner.
- Divorce certificate for yourself and your partner.
- Deed of termination of registered partnership for yourself and your partner.
- Death certificate for your partner, child and parents.
Are you applying for someone else?
This could be because you are that person’s heir or legal representative. Are you applying for someone else? The person you request the copy for must confirm the request with DigiD themselves.
What do you need?
- an authorisation from the person on whose behalf you are applying for an extract;
- a valid copy of that person’s ID. This could be an ID card, passport or driver’s licence.
Are you unwilling or unable to apply online?
- Written application:
-
- Send a letter explaining your request to the City of Leeuwarden. Enclose a copy of your valid ID. This could be an ID card, passport or driver’s licence.
-
- We will send the extract to your home address within seven working days.
-
- You will receive the invoice by post.
- Going to the Town Hall in person:
-
- Make an appointment for your visit. We cannot help you without an appointment. The dates you see when you schedule your appointment online are the only dates available. We therefore ask you not to contact us by phone for an appointment at another time.
-
- Take valid proof of ID with you. This could be an ID card, passport or driver’s licence.
-
- The extract is payable in cash or by PIN at the counter.
Applications by lawyers and civil-law notaries
Are you a lawyer or civil-law notary, and do you need an extract from the Civil Registry for a client? You can apply for this online. An online application will take 2 weeks to process. You will not receive a refund if the Leeuwarden local authority does not have any information about this person.
Are you unwilling or unable to apply online?
Send a letter (letterhead bearing your company’s logo) to the Leeuwarden local authority for the attention of the Civil Affairs department. An application by letter will take a maximum of 4 weeks to process. You will not receive a refund if the Leeuwarden local authority does not have any information about this person.
Charges
An extract from the Civil Registry costs €17.80.
Questions
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.