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Are you unwilling or unable to apply online

Make an appointment (opens in new tab) for your visit.

  • Take valid proof of ID with you. This could be an ID card, passport or driver’s licence.
  • The extract is payable in case or by PIN at the counter.
  • You will be given the extract straight away.

Applications for others

You can also apply for a BRP extract for:

  • your spouse or registered partner living at the same address;
  • your child living at the same address (even if they are over 18 years old);
  • someone who has authorised you.

In these cases, you will need to go to the city hall.

Applications by lawyers and civil-law notaries

Are you a lawyer or civil-law notary, and do you need an extract from the Key Register of Persons (BRP) for a client? You can apply for this online (opens in new tab). 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 City of Leeuwarden 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.

What types of extracts are there?

  • Proof of Dutch citizenship.
  • Proof of being alive.
    • This proves you are alive in the Netherlands.
  • Certificate of life.
    • This proves you are alive abroad.
    • Apply for this declaration in person at the Town Hall. The declaration states you arrived at the counter alive.
    • The statement is made in multiple languages. It can also be used abroad.

Charges

Key Register of Persons (BRP)

Extracts from the BRP €17.05

Signature authentication €11.15

Authentication certificate €11.15

Certificate of life €17.80.

Questions

Contact the City of Leeuwarden.