Municipality of Olst-Wijhe: acknowledging parenthood of your child
If the biological mother is not Dutch and the father or female partner is, the recognition may have consequences for the nationality of the child.
- Do you recognize the child before his seventh year?
The child automatically acquires Dutch nationality. - Do you recognize the child after the seventh year?
You must prove your biological parentage within 1 year. You provide this proof with a DNA test. Don't have DNA evidence? And do you still want the child to acquire Dutch nationality? Then you can register the child for the option procedure. You must then have raised the child for at least 3 years.
You must have the DNA test carried out by a laboratory that meets the legal requirements. Please note that you have this done within 1 year after the recognition.
- proof of identity of both parents;
- the biological mother must give consent if the child is under 16 years old;
- the child aged 12 or older must give permission;
- the written result of the DNA test, if the child is older than 7 years.
You acknowledge your child at the municipality.
Make an appointment via: www.olst-wijhe.nl/nationaliteitenerkennen
Acknowledging a child costs nothing. Do take into account the costs for a copy or extract and the costs for the DNA test.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Olst-Wijhe
Visiting addresses
Raadhuisplein 1
8131BN Wijhe
| Monday | 09.00-12.00 |
| Tuesday | 09.00-12.00 |
| Wednesday | 09.00-12.00 |
| Thursday | 09.00-12.00 |
| Friday | 09.00-12.00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Jan Schamhartstraat 5b
8121CM Olst
| Monday | 13.30-16.30 |
| Tuesday | 13.30-16.30 |
| Wednesday | 13.30-20.00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 13.30-16.30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Last updated on 21 November 2022