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Municipality of Aalsmeer: applying for a copy of a birth certificate

If you need proof of a birth, you can request a copy from the Civil Registry. This must be requested from the municipality where the event took place.

  • You request a copy from the municipality where the event took place. If the event took place in another municipality, then you must request the certificate from there. You will not receive a refund if the municipality cannot find any information or if the information may not be provided. This is because the municipality incurs costs for looking up the information. 
  • The certificate does not contain any address information. If you need proof of where you are registered, you must request an extract from the Personal Records Database (Basisregistratie Personen; BRP).

Applying online

Were you born in the Netherlands? Do you live in the Netherlands and have a DigiD? If so, you can apply for your birth certificate online. You can also use your DigiD to apply for your birth certificate from outside the Netherlands. 

Apply online with DigiD (in Dutch)  

Applying from outside the Netherlands

No DigiD? You can also request a copy from the Civil Registry without a DigiD if you are abroad. 

Request an extract from the Civil Registry (in Dutch) 

Applying at the service desk

You can apply for your birth certificate at the service desk at the town hall. To do so, you need to make an appointment in advance by calling +31 297 38 75 75.

You pay a fee for this service. For more information, please visit the municipality of Aalsmeer website.

A copy or extract from the Civil Registry will be sent to your home address within 8 working days. Please note that if you live abroad, postal delivery may take longer.  

Do you need the extract or copy sooner? Then you can make an appointment by telephone via +31 297 38 75 75 to visit the town hall. You will then receive the document immediately.

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Aalsmeer

Last updated on 21 April 2025