Where to request a cohabitation certificate in Belgium

Kiosk, online or counter: it depends on your town

Some town halls let you print the certificate at a self-service kiosk, others deliver it digitally at once when you sign in, and a few expect a phone call or a booked slot. The certificate proves that the declaration of legal cohabitation was made, and it can be used abroad once it is legalised or given an apostille.

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1 office in Ostend

  • Ostend

    Stadhuis Oostende – Burgerzaken en O-punt

    Vindictivelaan 1, 8400 Ostend

    Request it online or book a counter visit, and note that a certificate for use abroad is sent by post.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website0800 1 8400

    For personal collection, bring your identity card or residence permit. For another person, bring their authorisation and a copy of their ID, plus your own ID. For use abroad, state the receiving country and check whether translation, legalisation or an apostille is needed. If it is, legalisation or an apostille costs €25 per document, in addition to the certificate itself.

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Legal cohabitation certificate

A certificate showing that you and your partner declared legal cohabitation in Belgium, available online with eID or itsme in many towns and at the counter elsewhere.

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