Municipality of Midden-Delfland: applying for a copy of a birth certificate

What should I do?
You can request a copy or extract from the civil status records at the municipality where the deed was drawn up. Indicate why you need the copy or extract.  

Request an extract

You can request an extract for the following persons:

• For yourself.
  For your child who lives with you. Even if he or she is older than 16 years.
  For someone else, if this person authorizes you to do so. This can be done in a letter in which he or she writes that you are given permission to act as an authorized representative. International extract.

An extract from civil status is available in several languages. Please indicate with your application that you want an international extract. A copy of the civil status is only available in Dutch. If you need a copy in another language, you must have the copy translated by a sworn translator yourself.  

Empower someone else

If someone else submits the application for you to the municipality, you must give them a letter containing:

• the reason why you need the copy or extract;
  the name of the authorized representative;
  your signature;
  the signature of the authorized representative.

You can also use the Authorization Form (pdf form, 89 KB)

What do I need?

Apply online

You request the statement online using your DigiD login code. Once your payment has been received, the extract will be sent to you by post.

• your DigiD (link is external)
  your data for internet banking

Pick up in person

your valid proof of identity (passport, driver's license, Dutch identity card or foreigner's document)
debit card (or cash) to pay.

Request in writing

• copy of your valid ID
  letter stating why you need the copy or extract
  your signature on the letter

Empower someone else

Use the Authorization Form under the heading 'Forms'. You can also create your own letter with the following information:
why you need the copy or extract
to whom you give permission to collect the copy or extract (the authorized representative)
your signature on the letter
the signature of the authorized representative

• The authorized representative takes this letter to the Civil Affairs desk together with:
  a copy of your valid ID
  his or her own ID

Arrange immediately

Apply digitally
Request your document quickly and easily online. 

Request a copy (excerpt) from the civil registry online

Request in person

Would you like to request the statement in person? Then you make an appointment.
Make an appointment

A birth certificate costs: € 16,60.

You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality Midden-Delfland, Anna van Raesfeltstraat 37, 2636 HX Schipluiden, www.middendelfland.nl.

Applying in the Netherlands

If you personally request the copy or extract from the municipality, you will receive it immediately. This also applies if you authorize someone to do this. If you request the copy or extract online or in writing, the municipality will send it to you by post.

Applying from outside the Netherlands

If you request the copy or extract online or in writing, the municipality will send it to you by post. The time taken by the postal service varies from country to country.