Copy (extract) of marital status
The civil registry is a department of the municipality. The civil registry creates and keeps official documents of important events. These documents are called deeds. Examples of deeds:
- birth certificate
- marriage certificate/divorce certificate
- death certificate
You can request a copy or extract of a deed from the municipality where the deed was created.
Are you a lawyer, notary public or work for a government agency? And do you need a copy of a civil status certificate from a citizen? Then you can use eHerkenning to request a copy of a civil status record.
Copy or extract
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 extract online or in writing, the municipality will send it to you by post.
How long does it take?
If you request the extract online or in writing, the municipality will send it to you by mail. The extract will be processed within 3 working days. Do you need it sooner? Then make an appointment at the town hall, Hellevoetsluis location.
What should I do?
You request a transcript or excerpt of civil status from the municipality where the deed was created. Indicate why you need the transcript or excerpt.
Requesting an extract
You can request an extract for the following people:
- For yourself.
- For your child. Even if he or she is older than 16.
- For someone else, if that person authorizes you to do so. This can be in a letter in which he or she writes down that you are authorized to act as an agent.
International extract
An extract of civil status is available in more languages. Please indicate in your request that you want an international extract. An extract is only available in Dutch. If you need a transcript in another language, you must have the transcript translated by a sworn translator.
Authorize someone else
When someone else makes the application to the municipality for you, give them a letter that includes:
- The reason why you need the transcript or excerpt;
- the name of the authorized representative;
- your signature;
- the signature of the authorized representative.
What do I need to bring to the application?
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.
- 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 ID.
Make an appointment
Requesting a copy (excerpt) of civil status records
Request a copy (excerpt) of the civil registry by e-recognition
Need help arranging or apply something from the digital government? Then contact the Digital Government Information Point.
Costs
| Description | Costs |
|---|---|
| Copy (extract) of marital status | € 17,10 |
You pay for processing the request for a copy or extract. If it turns out that the event (birth, marriage, partnership, death or divorce) did not take place in the municipality of Voorne aan Zee , you will not receive a refund.
Price changes and typographical errors reserved.