Municipality of Laarbeek: applying for an Attestatie de vita (Certificate of life)
Some pension funds or other benefit agencies ask for proof of life. Do you need this? You arrange an extract with the municipality where you are registered. This proves that you are alive. Please indicate what you need the extract for. How to arrange it Do you need proof of life for use in the Netherlands? You can arrange this digitally or personally at the town hall. You will receive an extract from the BRP. Do you need proof of life for use abroad? You can arrange this extract personally at the town hall. You will receive a statement from the registrar. This declaration is in several languages and is called Attestation de vita. In person at the town hall Click here to make an appointment. Can someone else arrange proof of life for me? You can only authorize someone if you need the Dutch version. If you need the foreign version, you must arrange this yourself. If you authorize someone, this person must: Be of age Bring a written authorization from you. Go to the Authorization form. Bring a valid (copy of) proof of identity for yourself and yourself What you need To request an extract in person at the town hall you will need: Your valid ID A message from the authority stating that you need proof of life.
Proof of being alive (use in the Netherlands) costs € 14.30.
An Attestation (use abroad) costs € 17.10.
Do you need proof of life for a pension fund? The municipality will then provide this free of charge. You must bring the message from the pension fund with you.
(rates 2025)
You will receive the certificate immediately.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Laarbeek
Visiting address
Koppelstraat 37
5741GA Beek en Donk
Monday | 8.30-17.00 |
Tuesday | 8.30-17.00 |
Wednesday | 8.30-18.30 |
Thursday | 8.30-17.00 |
Friday | 8.30-12.30 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |