Municipality of Purmerend: 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.
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.
You will need the following for the appointment:
- A valid identity document for yourself.
- A valid identity document for the mother.
- If the child to be officially acknowledged is under the age of 12, the mother’s written consent to the official acknowledgement, unless she is present.
- If the child to be officially acknowledged is between the ages of 12 and 16, the consent of the mother and the child in person or in writing.
- If the child to be officially acknowledged is aged 16 or over, the child must be present. The child must choose their surname and consent to the official acknowledgement. The mother’s consent is not required.
Please note: if the child to be officially acknowledged is under the age of 16, the birth mother must attend in person if you want the child to be given the surname of the person having the child officially acknowledged.
There are costs associated with this product. Please contact us via info@purmerend.nl or call +31 (0)299 452 452.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Purmerend