Certificate of good conduct (VOG)

• The company must have E-recognition.
• The company and Justis arrange the application entirely online.
• You then do not need to visit the municipality.
• The online application is cheaper than applying through the municipality.

The company prepares the application. Then you go through the following steps:

• You will receive an e-mail with a link to a web application (you will receive this e-mail from the company).
• Log in with your DigiD.
• After you have entered your information, you can pay directly via iDEAL.
• You will be notified in writing whether you will receive the VOG.

Usually you don't have to download the application form yourself, but get it from the employer you are applying to, for example. The form is then already partially filled out by the employer.

• Fill in the missing information on the form and sign it.
• Make an appointment online to apply for a VOG (see "Make an appointment").
• Deliver the form in person to the municipality. You pay the fee at the counter.
• The municipality forwards your application to Justis.
• Does Justis decide positively? Then you will be sent the VOG.

You can also download the Application Form VOG NP yourself from Justis.

When applying for a VOG, the details of the applicant and the interested party may not be the same. If you are self-employed, this is the case. For example, are you in a partnership? Then you can solve this by filling in the partnership as the interested party. You can also have a (first) principal fill out the application form.

Someone else may also apply for the VOG on your behalf. You must authorize this person. Indicate in a letter of authorization whom you authorize to apply for the VOG on your behalf. This person must bring a number of documents with him/her to the application (see 'What should I bring').

The application VOG Legal Persons (RP) must be submitted by a representative of the legal entity. This is someone authorized by the articles of association or a granted authorization. The procedure is as follows:

• Download the Application Form VOG RP from Dienst Justis.
• Fill in all the details.
• Send the completed form with all requested documents to Justis.
• Pay the fee for processing the application (the account number is listed on the form).
• Does Justis decide positively? Then you will be sent the VOG.

• You must apply for the VOG from Justis.
• A Dutch and an English form is available for the application. See: website of Justis
• Complete the form and send it with a copy of your ID to Justis.
• Pay the fee for processing the application (the account number is listed on the form).
• Justis does not process the application until all requested documents are received by them.

 Certificate of good conduct (VOG), application to Justis

Would you like to apply for the VOG through the municipality? Then make an appointment below.

When you apply for the VOG through the municipality:

• completed and signed application form
• any documents you need to attach as per the application form
• valid identity card

Authorize someone else

If you have someone else apply for the VOG for you at the municipality, that person will bring the following:

• completed application form with all requested documents
• authorization letter
• copy of your proof of identity
• his or her own proof of identity

Appointment Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)

Change or delete 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 delete your appointment yourself.

Are you changing your appointment? Then don't forget to delete the other appointment!

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

You pay the fee when you apply for the VOG. At the front desk, you can only pay by debit or debit card.

Price changes and typographical errors reserved.

• VOG: You will be notified within 4 weeks of receiving your application.
• VOG RP: you will be notified within 8 weeks of receiving your application.