Resettlement/re-registration from abroad

Have you previously lived in the Netherlands and are now coming to live in the Netherlands again? If so, you must file a declaration of resettlement/re-registration so that you are registered as a resident in the Basic Registration of Persons (BRP).

Were you deregistered from the municipality due to emigration before October 1, 1994? Then First Registration from Abroad applies to you.

Conditions of resettlement/renewal
  • You were registered with a Dutch municipality after October 1, 1994.
  • You will stay in the Netherlands for at least 4 months during the next six months.
  • You live in Zoetermeer.
  • You are residing lawfully in the Netherlands. There is lawful residence in the following cases:
    • You have the Dutch nationality.
    • You have the nationality of another European Union country.
    • You have a valid residence permit or an MVV sticker in your passport.
    • You may wait for the decision on your application for a residence permit in the Netherlands (you must prove this).
  • You must make your declaration in person at the counter no later than the fifth day after resettlement.
  • Make an appointment for this (see 'Making an appointment').
  • All persons resettling with you must come with you to the appointment.
  • Registration is free.
Who may file a report?
  • From the age of 18, you must file your own tax return.
  • From the age of 16, you may file your own tax return.
  • For persons under the age of 16, the parent, guardian or custodian must file the declaration.
  • All persons settling must appear in person at the City Hall front desk.
Moving in or living together?

If you are going to live with or with someone who is already registered at that address, you need that person's permission to be registered there. See also the information under "Taking with you.

Which organizations will receive your information after registration in the BRP?

It varies from person to person which organizations will be notified of your (re)establishment. Usually, these are:

  • Water Board
  • Tax Department (including the Motor Vehicle Tax Department)
  • Social Insurance Bank (SVB)
  • Donor Registry
  • DUO
  • National Road Administration (if there is a license plate in your name)
  • Pension Fund
  • Departments within the Zoetermeer municipality such as Taxation, Education, Care and Income

Sometimes the municipality gives your data to third parties (for example, churches or social organizations. Do you not want this? Then you can request this through Provision Limitation of Personal Data.

Making an appointment

Appointment first registration or resettlement or re-registration from abroad

Change or delete appointment?

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

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

Bring

To the appointment you bring with you:

  • For Dutch nationality ⇒ your passport or identity card.
  • In case of nationality of a country within the EU or EEA or Switzerland ⇒ your national passport or a European identity card.
  • For other nationality ⇒ your national passport with a temporary residence permit (MVV sticker) or your residence permit.
  • Proof of deregistration if you are from Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St. Eustatius or St. Maarten.
  • A statement of consent from the primary resident if you are moving in or living with someone already registered at the address. You must also bring a (copy) ID of the person giving consent.
  • In some cases, a lease or purchase agreement may be requested.
  • Documents of life events from your time abroad, such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, acknowledgement certificate or divorce certificate. Possibly provided with legalization.

Translation

If the document is not in Dutch, English, German or French, you must have a translation made by a sworn interpreter/translator in the Netherlands. Are you using a translator abroad? Then you must also have the translation legalized.

Visit the central government website for more information on legalization and apostille.

Costs
DescriptionCosts
Registering in the Basic Registration of Persons (BRP)free
How long will it take?

After your declaration, you will be notified by mail within 4 weeks.