Municipality of Drechterland: applying for a copy of a birth certificate
You can request an official copy or extract from the municipality where the documents were drawn up. After your request via DigiD the official copy is sent within 5 business days.
Examples of an official copy or extract are:
- birth certificate;
- death certificate;
- marriage certificate;
- divorce certificate;
- certificate of registered partnership (if a registered partnership is annulled, an endorsement is added to the certificate).
If you want to request an official copy or extract of a civil status at the servicedesk, you can call +31228 352 352 or use the contactform.
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 certificate online. You can also use your DigiD to apply for your certificate from outside the Netherlands.
Applying at the service desk
You can apply for your birth certificate at the service desk of your municipality. You must make an appointment for this. Take a valid identity document with you.
Applying from outside the Netherlands
No DigiD? You can also authorise someone to apply for a certificate for you at the service desk.
You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality via +31228 352 352.
Applying in the Netherlands
You will receive the birth certificate by post after no more than 5 working days.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Drechterland