Birth declaration

Digital birth registration

If there is a marriage or registered partnership, only the declarant needs to log in for the online declaration. If not, both parents log in.

Who can file digital returns?

• The mother
• The duo mother:
  • If she has acknowledged the child or
  • If she has a statement from the Donor Data Foundation (artificial insemination with an anonymous donor)
• The father:
  • If he has already acknowledged the child or
  • If he is married to the mother or has a registered partnership

What do you need to file a digital tax return?

• DigiD
• At least one of both parents has Dutch nationality
• A signed birth certificate from the midwife or doctor
• If applicable: deed of recognition of child when parents are not married to each other or have no registered partnership. Or in case of duo-motherhood
• Both parents must live at the same address in the Netherlands
• If mother is single she can file declaration

If you, as the father or co-mother, do not meet these Requirements, you can only register the birth at the counter.

File a birth certificate online

Birth registration at the front desk

Unable to file an online tax return? Then contact us for an appointment 0543 49 33 33.

Who may do the birth registration at the front desk?

The father, mother or duo mother reports the birth.

If they cannot do this, one of the following may file the declaration:

• any person who was present at the birth
• In the case of a home birth: a co-resident of the home

If this too is not possible, the declaration will be made by or on behalf of the mayor of the municipality where your child was born.

What do you need to file a declaration at the counter

• Valid proof of identity of the person making the declaration
• A signed birth certificate from the midwife or doctor
• If applicable: deed of recognition of child when parents are not married to each other or have no registered partnership. Or in case of duo-motherhood
• If applicable: deed of name selection
• Statement from the Donor Data Foundation (if there is artificial insemination with an anonymous donor)

When can you file a tax return?

You make the declaration within 3 days of the child's birth. Sometimes this is not possible because it is the weekend or a holiday. Then you may file the declaration on the first working day after the weekend or holidays.

After the declaration

The municipality where you live will register your child in the Personal Records Database (BRP). Within 1-2 weeks after registering the birth, you will receive your child's citizen service number (BSN) by mail. From 1 day after registration, you can also look it up on MijnOverheid Personal data) (DigiD required).

Birth certificate

After the registration, the municipality will issue a birth certificate. The birth certificate will contain your child's first name(s) and surname. It will also contain the names of the parents, the date, time, and place of birth. If you wish, you can purchase a copy of the birth certificate when you register the birth. In any case, you will receive a letter from the municipality stating which details of your child have been entered in the Personal Records Database (BRP). This letter will be sent to the child's home address.