Municipality of Leiden: applying for a Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (VOG)
Please note that you can only apply for a centificate of conduct (VOG) when you are registered with a Dutch municipality.
A VOG shows that your behaviour in the past is no objection for a new job. An employer can ask for a VOG if you are going to work with children or with confidential information.
You apply for a VOG with the person requesting it, usually an employer or an organisation.
You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality.
Processing your application will take about 4 weeks.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Leiden
Visiting address
Bargelaan 190
2333CW Leiden
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 17:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Last updated on 21 April 2026