Copy (excerpt) of marital status

Please note: If you request the copy (extract) online, the municipality will send it to you by mail.This may take up to two weeks. 
If you need the copy (extract) quickly, please make anappointment via the websiteorby phone. You will receive the copy (extract) immediately at your appointment (the fee is €17.80).

What is it?

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 excerpt of a deed from the municipality where the deed was created.

Copy or excerpt

A transcript is a copy of the deed with a stamp and signature of the registrar. An excerpt is a summary of the deed.

Directly arrange

You can request a transcript (excerpt) of civil status entirely digitally using your DigiD. No DigiD yet? Go to the DigiD website and create your own (free) account.

You can pay for the product online using Wero.

Please note: The municipality will send you the copy (extract) by mail.This may take up to two weeks.
If you need the extract quickly, please make anappointment via the website orby phone. You will receive the extract immediately at your appointment (the fee is €17.80).

Request a transcript (excerpt) of civil status

What does it cost?

A civil registry extract costs €17.80.

What to 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 living with you. Even if he or she is older than 16.
  • For someone else, if that person authorizes you to do so. This can be done 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

The authorized representative takes your authorization letter to the municipality with:

  • The reason why you need the transcript or excerpt;
  • the name of the authorized representative;
  • your signature;
  • the signature of the authorized representative.
  • A copy of your valid ID;
  • his or her own ID.

What do I need?

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:

  • The reason why you need the transcript or excerpt;
  • the name of the authorized representative;
  • your signature;
  • the signature of the authorized representative.
  • A copy of your valid ID;
  • his or her own ID.

How long does it take?

  • If you request the copy (extract) in person at city hall (be sure to make an appointment), you’ll receive it right away. This also applies if you authorize someone else to do so on your behalf.
  • If you request the copy (extract) online or in writing, the municipality will send it to you by mail.