Municipality of Westerwolde: 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.

Apply  with DigiD

Applying at the service desk

You can apply for your birth certificate at our service desk by appointment. Take a valid identity document with you.

Make an appointment

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 will be charged for applying for a birth certificate. For more details, please contact the municipality. Phone: +31 599 320 220 or e-mail: gemeente@westerwolde.nl.