Start registration in the Netherlands
Step 1 of 7
Complete the form
Download and complete the form 'First registration in the municipal personal records database'.
The form is available in English, French, German, Polish, Spanish and Dutch.
Step 2 of 7
Make sure you have a valid identity card
This may be a passport or an identitycard.
- Are you coming to live in the Netherlands from a country outside Europe? Then take your residence permit, written decision or authorization for temporary residence (MVV sticker) in your passport.
- If you want to register from Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Saba or Sint Eustatius, you must also bring proof of deregistration.
Step 3 of 7
Collect the original birth certificates
You will need the birth certificates of all persons who will be registered with you.
Also bring your other documents such as your marriage certificate, divorce certificate, et cetera.
Don't have birth certificates? You must submit them to the municipality within 6 months of your registration. You make a separate appointment for this.
For more information, visit the page Buitenlandse documenten registreren. Use the translate button in the top right corner of the page to translate in the language of your choice.
Step 4 of 7
Collect the documents for your living situation
Depending on your living situation, you also need the following documents:
| My living situation | Documents needed |
|---|---|
| I'm renting an apartment or a house | Rental contract or a tenancy agreement* |
| I'm living with a tenant who is the main occupant | Declaration by the main occupant|* and a copy of his or her ID |
| Tenancy agreement* | |
| I'm living with the owner | Declaration by the main occupant* and a copy of the occupants ID |
| I'm renting a room | Rental contract or a tenancy agreement* |
* These documents may not be older than 3 months. They must also be completely filled in and signed.
Step 5 of 7
Apply for a housing permit
Are you moving to a street that requires a housing permit? Then ask your landlord to complete a declaration of intent.
Use the form 'Deel 2 - bereidverklaring en verhuurverklaring' for this.
Step 6 of 7
Make an appointment
Make an appointment online to register at the desk at publiekslocatie Centrum.
Do you want to make 1 appointment to register several people, for example your family? You can state the number of people while making your appointment.
Do you need help making your appointment?
Call the municipal service number 14 010. When you call from abroad, call +31 10 267 16 25.
Step 7 of 7
Go to your appointment
Go to your appointment to get registered at publiekslocatie Centrum (40, Coolsingel).
Make sure that:
- you bring all the required documents
- everyone who needs to be registered is present in person
Usually, your registration will be processed within 4 weeks after you have submitted all the documents. You will be informed in writing.
