Reporting a change of address
Are you moving within the City of Leeuwarden or from another district to the City of Leeuwarden? If so, notify us no later than five days after you move. You can also report the change of address earlier. This can be done up to four weeks before the date of your move.
Who is allowed to report a change of address?
- Persons aged 16 or above for themselves.
- Cohabiting spouses or registered partners for each other.
- The parent, guardian or carer for children under 18 years old.
- Parents for resident children aged 18 and above.
- Children aged 18 and and above for resident parents.
- The trustee for a person under guardianship.
- An authorised representative.
Visiting to report your change of address
Unable or unwilling to report the move online? Then stop by at the Town Hall during opening hours. You cannot report a change of address by phone.
What to take with you
- Your proof of identity. This can be an ID card, passport or driver’s licence.
- Your contract of sale or rent.
- Permission from the main tenant (opens in new tab) of your new address (in case you move in with someone).
You can check if the change of address is already processed.
You can check this yourself. Log in on MijnOverheid (opens in new tab) and see if your registration is already processed. It takes up to 3 weeks until the change of address is processed.
Prefer to visit the Town Hall?
Bring your proof of identity with you. We do not give out this information by phone.
Things to arrange following changes in your life
Something is changing in your life. We call this a life event. These things may happen unexpectedly, or you may have planned for them. On the website of the central government (opens in new tab), you will find information about what you need to know and what you need to arrange.
Questions
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.
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Who is allowed to report a change of address?
- Persons aged 16 or above for themselves.
- Cohabiting spouses or registered partners for each other.
- The parent, guardian or carer for children under 18 years old.
- Parents for resident children aged 18 and above.
- Children aged 18 and and above for resident parents.
- The trustee for a person under guardianship.
- An authorised representative.
Visiting to report your change of address
Unable or unwilling to report the move online? Then stop by at the Town Hall during opening hours. You cannot report a change of address by phone.
What to take with you
- Your proof of identity. This can be an ID card, passport or driver’s licence.
- Your contract of sale or rent.
- Permission from the main tenant (opens in new tab) of your new address (in case you move in with someone).
You can check if the change of address is already processed.
You can check this yourself. Log in on MijnOverheid (opens in new tab) and see if your registration is already processed. It takes up to 3 weeks until the change of address is processed.
Prefer to visit the Town Hall?
Bring your proof of identity with you. We do not give out this information by phone.
Things to arrange following changes in your life
Something is changing in your life. We call this a life event. These things may happen unexpectedly, or you may have planned for them. On the website of the central government (opens in new tab), you will find information about what you need to know and what you need to arrange.
Questions
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.