Municipality of Amsterdam: applying for an Attestatie de vita (Certificate of life)
You can only make the application yourself. Someone else cannot do it for you.
A valid identity document, such as your passport or driving licence.
You can visit a City Office of your choice. In Weesp you need to make an appointment.
Request online
If you are applying for the certificate for your pension fund, you need to upload the letter from the pension fund. You log in with DigiD.
By post
Send a letter to afdeling Dienstverlening. In your letter state that you want an Attestation de vita and further:
- your name and address
- your e-mail address
- what you need the certificate for
- your signature
Enclose a copy of your valid passport, ID card or driving licence.
A certificate of life costs: € € 23.70. In 2025 € 24.50.
Online: 1 week
City Office: Receive certificate immediately
Post: 3 weeks
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Amsterdam
Last updated on 5 December 2024