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

In the event of birth, death, marriage and partnership registration, the registrar of births, marriages and deaths draws up a certificate. The deeds are recorded in the civil registry of the municipality where the event took place. This means that you can only request the deed in Oldenzaal if you were actually born or married here. You can request an extract from the following deeds:

- birth certificate

- death certificate

- marriage certificate (or divorce)

- deed of partnership registration (or termination of partnership registration)

You can request your extract of civil status online. The extract will then be sent to you by post. Please note that it takes 5 working days before you have received the extract. Request an extract from Civil Registry online

You can also request the deed from the public desk at the town hall. For this you need an appointment. If you prefer not to schedule the appointment online, you can also do this by telephone on telephone number (0541) 58 81 11.

To request an extract or copy, you need a valid proof of identity.

Would you like to request a copy for someone else? You can if you:

Are the spouse or registered partner.
Are an heir.
Are the child or parent.
Are the legal representative.
Have been given permission (with authorization).

If you request the copy with permission, you will need the following:

A written authorization from the person for whom you are requesting the copy;
A copy of the valid ID of the person you are applying for;
Your own proof of identity.

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 at the service desk

You can apply for your birth certificate at the service desk of your municipality. Take a valid identity document with you.

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 public desk.
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 birth certificate costs: € 14.30.

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