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

Apply online

Do you live in the Netherlands and do you have a DigiD? Then you can request your birth certificate online. You can also request a birth certificate from abroad with your DigiD.

Request at the counter

You can request your birth certificate at the counter of the municipality, make an appointment for this. Bring a valid ID.

Applications from abroad Don't have a DigiD?

Then you can also give someone permission to apply for the birth certificate for you at the counter. Or request your birth certificate by mail:

Send a letter containing:

• For whom you are requesting an extract;
• Why you need the extract;
• Which information must be included in the extract; If you have an addition from the Legal Aid Board, please add it to your request. Sign the letter and send it to: Municipality of Goes Department of Services PO Box 2118 4460 MC Goes You will receive the extract by post within six weeks.

Application in the Netherlands

You will receive the birth certificate by post after a maximum of 5 working days.

Application from abroad

The municipality will send the birth certificate to your address abroad. The time it takes for the post varies from country to country.