Municipality of Hilvarenbeek: acknowledging parenthood of your child
You must go to the municipality in person to officially acknowledge parenthood of your child and to choose a surname. This is possible in every municipality in the Netherlands. You must make an appointment to do this at www.hilvarenbeek.nl
If you do not hold Dutch citizenship or you live outside the Netherlands, other rules may apply. You will receive more information and advice about your personal situation during your appointment.
- A valid ID from both parents
- When recording the surname of your first child, the mother must come along
- In the case of a second child from the same relationship, the mother can also give written consent. Use the consent form for this
- Was the child born in another municipality? Then bring the birth certificate with you
- Official acknowledgement and choice of surname are free of charge.
The acknowledgement cannot always be processed immediately. This depends on the personal situation of the child and the person acknowledging the child. For example, acknowledgement takes longer if the child was born before 1985 or if the person having the child officially recognised does not hold Dutch citizenship.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Hilvarenbeek