Municipality of Oldenzaal: registering a birth

The father or co-mother must make a declaration. Can't the father or co-mother? Then the declaration must be made by:

• The mother from whom the child was born.
• Someone who was present at the birth.
• An inhabitant of the house where the child was born.
• The head of the institution (e.g. hospital) where the child was born.

For a birth registration you need:

• Valid ID;
• Your marriage certificate (if applicable); 
• Copy of the certificate of recognition of an unborn child (if applicable);
• Copy of the deed of choice of name (if applicable);
• Possibly: written permission from the mother for recognition and (a copy of) her proof of identity statement from the Foundation donor data artificial insemination (if applicable)

Registering a birth is free of charge. A birth certificate costs: € 14,30.

You pay a fee for a birth certificate. For more information, contact the municipality.