Copy (excerpt) 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:
- You live in Zoetermeer > your child was born in Leiden > you must then request the birth certificate from the municipality of Leiden.
- 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.
Attention! There is a difference between an extract (transcript) of civil status and an extract BRP (Basic Registration of Persons). Ask the requesting authority in advance which document you need.
An extract from BRP (Basic Registration of Persons).
- Contains personal data such as name, address, place of residence.
- Apply in the municipality where you live.
- Also called "extract of population register."
- Is requested, for example, by a housing association.
- Learn more and apply via Extract personal data BRP.
Who can request a transcript?
- yourself
- an agent
The request must concern yourself, your partner, your children or your parents, for example.
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").
Extract of parental authority
Do you need an extract showing parental authority? You can request this extract from the Register of Custody.
Need an extract for travel with children?
Do you need the extract for travel with minor children? Then sometimes an international BRP extract is also requested. This extract cannot be obtained through the Family Register, but must be requested from the municipality (call 14 079). Then you have to add the international extract from the BRP to the consent form for travel with minors.
Need marriage certificate?
You can request a marriage certificate immediately after marriage.
Request
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 registration certificate
Apply for civil status records 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 cancel appointment?
Once you have made an appointment you will receive a confirmation email. This e-mail also contains a link that allows you to change or cancel your appointment yourself.
Do you no longer have the e-mail? Then call 14 079. A staff member can change or cancel the appointment for you.
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.
Cost
You pay the fee when you request the transcript. At the front desk, you can only pay by debit or credit card.
| Description | Cost |
|---|---|
| Deed or transcript of marital status | € 16,60 |
Price changes and typographical errors reserved.
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.