Municipality of Stede Broec: 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 can acknowledge parenthood of your child before birth or at and after the birthregistration. Do you want to acknowledge your child before birth? Parents need to come together to the municipality. Make an appointment via +31228 510 111.
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.
Official acknowledgement and choice of surname are free of charge.
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