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Municipality of Lelystad: 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.

Aanvraag afschrift Burgerlijke stand

Applying at the service desk

You can apply for your birth certificate at the service desk of your municipality Stadhuisplein 2, 8232 ZX Lelystad . Take a valid identity document with you.

By appointment

Make an appointment via Een afspraak maken | Gemeente Lelystad

Without an appointment

You can visit on Stadhuisplein 2, 8232 ZX Lelystad

DayMorningAfternoonEvening
Monday09.00 uur - 12.00 uur13.00 uur - 16.30 uur 
Tuesday09.00 uur - 12.00 uur13.00 uur - 16.30 uur 
Wednesday09.00 uur - 12.00 uur13.00 uur - 16.30 uur 
Thursday09.00 uur - 12.00 uur13.00 uur - 16.30 uur18.00 uur - 20.00 uur
Friday09.00 uur - 12.00 uurgesloten 

Applying from outside the Netherlands

No DigiD? You can also authorise someone to apply for the birth certificate for you at the service desk. Alternatively, you can apply for your birth certificate by post. For more information, contact the municipality.

You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality.

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 within 10 working days. The time taken by the postal service varies from country to country.

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Lelystad

Last updated on 1 April 2026