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

Apply online

• You must make a separate application for each certificate.
• Under “Additional Information,” clearly indicate what you need the certificate for.
• Also indicate in that field if the certificate needs to be sent to another address.
• We will send the certificate to your home address within 5 business days.

Apply for certificate

Apply in writing

Do you prefer to apply for the certificate in writing? Send a letter to:

Municipality of Groningen
Department of Civil Affairs
P.O. Box 30026
9700 RM Groningen

We cannot guarantee the delivery time of the mail.

Attach

• Date or year of event
• Indicate clearly what you need the deed for
• Name and address
• Signature
• Copy of passport, ID card or driver's license
• Citizen service number (BSN)

Applying from abroad

• You must make a separate application for each certificate.
• Please indicate clearly at 'Additional Information' what you need the certificate for.

Apply from abroad

A birth certificate costs: € 17.10.

Application in the Netherlands

You will receive the birth certificate by mail after a maximum of 5 working days. We cannot give any guarantees about the postal delivery time.

Application from abroad

The municipality sends the birth certificate to your address abroad. We cannot give any guarantees about the postal delivery time.