Legalize signature

If you need to prove that your signature on a document is really yours, you can have your signature legalized. You can arrange this with the municipality. The municipality will then certify that the signature is genuine.

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

Appointment signature legalization

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 ID . The legalization only proves that your signature is real. 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 should I do?

  • You must come in person with the piece you are going to sign.
  • Simply make an appointment online for this purpose.
  • You must sign in front of the official.
  • The official compares it to the signature on your ID.
  • By legalization, the municipality certifies that it is your signature.
  • If you want to arrange an inheritance abroad

Appointment signature legalization

What do I need to bring to the application?

  • the document on which you wish to place your signature
  • Your valid proof of identity (passport, Dutch ID or foreign national document)

Costs

DescriptionCosts
Legalize signature€ 11,30

Price changes and typographical errors reserved.

How long does it take?

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