Municipality of Delft: registering a foreign document
Do you possess a certificate or document of an event that occurred abroad? Like a birth, marriage, divorce, death, recognition or adoption? In these cases you must arrange for registration of these documents with the municipality. Make an appointment to do so, or call 14015 (0031 15 260 2222 for foreign calls).
The event must be legally valid in the country where it occurred. This implies that the document must have been drafted according to local regulations and by a competent authority.
Legalisation
In practically all cases, foreign documents must be legalised in their country of origin. For applicable procedures per individual country, consult the website van de Rijksoverheid / Dutch government website.
Translations
You will not need a translation of documents in:
- Dutch
- English
- French
- German
Is your document in another language? In that case you need a translation. You must proceed as follows:
- Apply to the issuing department of the document for a multi-language model form. This is only possible for documents originating from the European Union.
- You arrange translation of your document by a sworn translator.
You must bring:
- Valid proof of identity
- Original documents accompanied by translations and legalisations wherever required
Original document
At the time of your appointment, the municipality will take possession of the original document. You will be given a copy. As soon as the municipality has processed your records you will be notified that you can collect your original document.
Declaration of no sham marriage
Do you want to register a foreign marriage? In that case the municipality may ask you to issue a 'Verklaring geen schijnhuwelijk' / Declaration of no sham marriage. You must both sign this declaration.
Registration of a foreign marriage deed is free of charge.
The municipality will handle your request within 4 weeks.
For more information, go to delft.nl. Any questions? Call 14015 (0031 15 260 2222 for foreign calls).
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Delft
Visiting address
Stationsplein 1
2611BV Delft
Monday | 8:30 - 17:00 |
Tuesday | 8:30 - 17:00 |
Wednesday | 8:30 - 17:00 |
Thursday | 8:30 - 17:00 |
Friday | 8:30 - 17:00 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |