Municipality of Arnhem: applying for an Attestatie de vita (Certificate of life)

Bring the following to the appointment:  

• Valid proof of ID. 
• Does your pension fund ask for the Proof of Life or Attestation de vita? Then bring the letter from your (foreign) pension fund with you to the appointment.

Authorize someone

• To apply for a Certificate of Survivorship, you can authorize someone.;This person can then apply for the certificate on your behalf.
• To apply for an Attestation de vita, you must come in person. You cannot authorize someone.

To apply for a life certificate or a declaration of existence you have to make an online appointment.

A life certificate costs € 12,20, unless you present a letter from your pension fund. If this shows that you must be able to provide the life certificate, there is no charge. 

A declaration of existence costs € 17,10, unless you present a letter from your pension fund. If this shows that you must be able to submit the declaration of existence, there is no charge.

You will receive the certificate immediately.