Copy (excerpt) of marital status

You can request a copy or extract from the municipality where the event took place. Please explain why you need the copy or extract.

Requesting an extract

You can request an extract for the following people:

• For yourself.
• For your child. Even if he or she is older than 16.
• For someone else, if that person authorizes you to do so. This can be in a letter in which he or she writes down that you are authorized to act as an agent.

International extract

An extract of civil status is available in more languages. Please indicate in your request that you want an international extract. An extract is only available in Dutch. If you need a transcript in another language, you must have the transcript translated by a sworn translator.

Authorize someone else

When someone else makes the application to the municipality for you, give them a letter that includes:

• the reason why you need the transcript or excerpt
• the name of the authorized representative
• your signature
• the signature of the authorized person

When applying online, you will need:

• your DigiD
• internet banking data

Apply in person (by appointment)

• valid identity card
• debit card or cash

Written request

• A copy of your valid ID.
• Letter stating why you need the transcript or excerpt.
• Your signature on the letter.

Authorize someone else

The authorized representative takes your authorization letter to the municipality with:

• A copy of your valid ID;
• his or her own ID.

The form below allows you to request an excerpt or transcript of marital status online.

Excerpt or transcript of marital status

Additional Information

The extract will be sent to you by mail. This may take several days. If you need it urgently, we recommend that you request it in person from the municipality.

Submit a request in person at city hall? “You must request a copy or extract from the city where the event took place.”

Make an appointment a copy or extract of a birth certificate

Make an appointment for copy/excerpt of marriage certificate

Make an appointment for copy/excerpt of divorce certificate

Make an appointment a copy or extract of a death certificate

Privacy

All information you provide to us is handled with care. Personal and/or address details will only be used for the purpose for which you provided them.