Municipality of Bergen (L): applying for a Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (VOG)

You will receive a (digital) form from your (future) employer or other organization. You must attach this form to your digital application or bring it with you to your appointment at the municipality.

The application for a certificate of conduct is processed by Justis. Justis examines whether you have committed criminal offenses and, if so, whether these are relevant to the application. Have you not committed any criminal offenses, or are they not relevant to the application? Then you will receive the certificate of conduct.

• Completed and signed application form;
• All documents required to be attached according to the application form;
• Valid proof of identity.

Do you need a certificate of conduct because you are going to live or work abroad? If so, request an official document from the embassy, ​​consulate, or employer. This document must contain all the information requested on the application form.

Print the application form from the Justis, the Ministry of Justice and Security’s screening authority and fill it in together with your employer. Hand in the form at the municipality where you are registered. Make an appointment with the municipality for this. You must also take proof of identity with you, such as your passport or driving licence.

Another option is that your employer or client prepares the VOG application online, you check the details and pay online.

You pay a fee for this service at the municipality. For more information, click here: VOG.

You will receive the VOG or the refusal within 4 weeks at the address you specify in the application.

Has your application for a certificate of conduct been rejected and do you disagree with this? Then you can file an objection. For more information, visit the website of Justis.