Municipality of Midden-Drenthe: 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.

Applying birth certificate (middendrenthe.nl)

By appointment 

You can apply for your birth certificate at the service desk of your municipality. For more information, or to make an appointment, go to  www.middendrenthe.nl or contact the municipality of Midden-Drenthe at telephone number +31 (0) 593 53 92 22

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:

• Send a letter to the civil affairs department.
• In the letter, state your year of birth, name, address and what you need the certificate for.
• Sign the letter. Attach a copy of your valid identity document.

A copy of your civil status costs €16.60