Municipality of Valkenswaard: acknowledging parenthood of your child

Eligibility:

If you are not married or in a registered partnership and your partner is pregnant, you can recognize the child before birth.
This is called “recognition of an unborn child.”
You can recognize the child even if you are not the biological parent.

If you or your partner have lived abroad or do not have Dutch nationality, please contact the municipality first at 040 20 83 444.

A valid ID
A valid ID for the biological mother if she is coming to the appointment
The valid ID and written consent with the signature of the biological mother if she is not coming to the appointment

Note: If you want the first child to have the father’s or biological mother’s surname, the mother must come to the town hall.

Make an appointment:

By phone: 040 208 3444

Email: gemeente@valkenswaard.nl