Applying for an Attestatie de vita (Certificate of life) in the Netherlands
The Attestatie de vita is a document that you can use outside the Netherlands to prove that you are alive. Some organizations, such as a pension fund, may request you to produce this document. In the Netherlands you can use the document Bewijs van in leven zijn (Proof of being alive) for the same purpose.
The Attestation de vita is a document in French and Dutch for international use.
Do you need to use such a proof in the Netherlands? Then you need to apply for the document Bewijs van in leven zijn (Proof of being alive).
You can request both documents from your municipality of residence.
This is how it works for you
Here is some information from your municipality.
Applying for an Attestatie de vita (certificate of life) in the Netherlands
You can apply for an Attestatie de vita (certificate of life) from the municipality where you live and are registered. You can only make the application yourself. Someone else cannot do it for you. You must make an appointment with the municipality to apply for a certificate of life.
Making an appointment with the municipality
Online:
Afspraak maken - gemeente Etten-Leur
By telephone:
+31765024000
- A valid identity document, such as your passport or driving licence
- Cash or a payment card. You pay the fee at the time of application
- If necessary a letter from the pension fund
- If necessary an authorization form schriftelijke machtiging
Who can you authorize?
- Persons living together
- Parents, caretakers or guardians and other family members (16 years or older)
- Others (non-family members of the applicant), regardless of the applicant's age
- Persons placed under guardianship (authorisation of trustees)
A certificate of life for the Netherlands costs: € 13,-
A certificate of life for abroad costs: € 16,60
You will receive the certificate immediately.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Etten-Leur
Visiting address
Roosendaalseweg 4
4875AA Etten-Leur
Monday | 09:00 - 20:00 |
Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |