Copy (extract) of marital status

The municipality's civil registry creates and preserves official documents (deeds) of important events:

  • birth
  • marriage
  • registered partnership
  • divorce (apply for divorce in the municipality where you were married)
  • death

You request a copy of a deed from the municipality where the event took place. Do you need an international deed? You can indicate this in the application. 

Examples:

  1. You live in Zoetermeer > your child was born in Leiden > you must then request the birth certificate from the municipality of Leiden.
  2. You live in Zoetermeer > you are divorced > you are married in The Hague > you must then request the divorce certificate in the municipality of The Hague.

Who can request a extract?

  • yourself
  • an authorized representative 

For example, the request must concern yourself, your partner, your children or your parents.

Authorize someone

  • The authorized representative must be of age.
  • In a written statement, you must state the reason for the request.
  • With an authorization, only a transcript can be picked up. You must make an appointment for this (see "Appointment").

Need marriage certificate?

You can request a marriage certificate immediately after marriage.

Apply 

Apply online

You request the extract online after which you will receive the extract by mail. You will not receive it digitally. You can have the certificate delivered to another address, even abroad. You can indicate this on the form.

Do you need an international deed? You can indicate this in the application.

Apply for Civil Status Certificate

Apply for Civil Status Certificate with eIDAS

Written request

  • Send your application with a copy of your ID by mail to the civil registry office.

Personal request

  • This can be done by appointment only. See "Making an appointment.

Make an appointment

Appointment deed or transcript civil registration

Change or delete appointment?

Once you have made an appointment you will receive a confirmation e-mail. This e-mail also contains a link that allows you to change or delete your appointment.

Do you no longer have the e-mail? Call 14 079. A staff member can change or delete the appointment for you.

What you need to bring

Apply online

  • With DigiD or eIDAS username and password.
  • For payment: your internet banking login information.

Written request

  • You can address the application with a copy of your identification document to the civil registry of the municipality where the deed was created.

Personal request

  • A valid ID
  • A debit card

Authorize

  • A valid ID of the authorized representative.
  • A valid (copy) ID of the person giving the authorization.
  • A statement stating the reason for the request and authorizing the authorized person to request a copy of the civil record. This statement must be signed by the applicant.
  • A debit card.

Costs

You pay the fee when you request the transcript. At the front desk, you can only pay by debit or credit card.

DescriptionCosts
Deed or transcript of marital status€17.80

How long will it take?

  • Online request > the transcript will be sent by mail within a few days.
  • Written request > the transcript will be sent by mail within a few days.
  • Personal request > you will receive the transcript immediately.