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

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 (dutch form)

Applying at the service desk

You can apply for your birth certificate at the service desk of your municipality Alkmaar. Take a valid identity document with you.

By appointment

Make an appointment via +31 72 548 88 88.

Applying from outside the Netherlands

No DigiD? You can also authorise someone to apply for the birth certificate for you at the service desk.

You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality +31 72 548 88 88.

Applying in the Netherlands

You will receive the birth certificate by post after no more than 5 working days.

Applying from outside the Netherlands

The municipality will send the birth certificate to your address outside the Netherlands. The time taken by the postal service varies from country to country.

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Alkmaar

Visiting address

Mallegatsplein 10

1815AG Alkmaar

Opening hours
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Last updated on 18 June 2025