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

Please note: you can apply for a Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag – VOG (certificate of conduct) only if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality

Make an appointment.

  • Come to the appointment in person. Bring the following:
    • The fully completed application form. You usually get this form from the organization that asks for the certificate.
    • Your ID, for example a passport or driver’s license.
    • Your debit card or cash.
    • You pay at the time of the application.

You can also give permission to someone else to apply for you. This person must bring:

  • A written authorization (with your signature)

  • Their own ID

  • A copy of your ID

    Or apply for the VOG online via Justis. This is possible if the organization that needs your VOG prepares the application for you.

You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality.

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

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Pekela

Last updated on 10 June 2026