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Municipality of Venlo: 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 at the service desk

You can apply for your birth certificate at the service desk of your municipality. Make an appointment. 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. This person is of age and has a written statement, containing:

  • Your name, adress and year of birth.
  • Name ans year of birth of the authorized representative.
  • What you need the certificate for.
  • Your sign and a sign of the authorized representative.
  • Please provide a copy of your valid identity document.

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

The municipality will send the birth certificate by post within 5 working days. The time taken by the postal service varies from country to country.

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Venlo

Visiting address

Hanzeplaats 1

5912AT Venlo

Opening hours
Monday
8.00 - 17.00
Tuesday
8.00 - 20.00
Wednesday
8.00 - 17.00
Thursday
8.00 - 20.00
Friday
8.00 - 17.00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Last updated on 8 November 2022