Help points for DigiD and online government in the Netherlands

Library help points and municipal desks, city by city

Many libraries run an Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid, a help point where staff or volunteers explain DigiD, government messages and online forms, usually without asking you to be a member. Some city halls offer the same on request. Opening days are often limited, so open a place to see when it is staffed and whether to book.

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  • 's-Hertogenbosch

    Huis73 Den Bosch — Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid

    Hinthamerstraat 72, 5211 MR 's-Hertogenbosch

    Walk in during library opening hours for free advice on DigiD and government messages, no membership needed.

    Bring the government letter or question you need help understanding. Ask in advance whether to bring your own phone or device. You remain responsible for any personal login; ask which partner can assist when access to a private account is necessary. Longer training courses have their own registration arrangements.

  • Alkmaar

    Bibliotheek Kennemerwaard — Alkmaar Centrum

    Gasthuisstraat 2, 1811 KC Alkmaar

    Drop in on Friday afternoons for help with DigiD, government websites and computer basics, no sign-up needed.

    Decide which online task you need help with. A personal laptop or tablet is optional because library computers are available. Check the session location and date rather than relying on general library opening hours.

  • Alkmaar

    Zaffier — Locatie Stadskantoor

    Mallegatsplein 10, 1815 AG Alkmaar

    If you live in the area on a low income, get free help with online forms and DigiD, Monday to Thursday mornings.

    Explain which form or DigiD (the Dutch digital ID for government websites) step is difficult; staff help identify the documents needed for your situation. If you cannot reach a location, request a home visit using the online contact form.

  • Almelo

    Bibliotheek Almelo — Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid

    Het Baken 3, Souterrain, 7607 AA Almelo

    The library help desk answers questions on DigiD and government services on set days, so check the times first.

    Bring the government letter or question you need help understanding. Ask in advance whether to bring your own phone or device. You remain responsible for any personal login; ask which partner can assist when access to a private account is necessary. Longer training courses have their own registration arrangements.

  • Almere

    Stadhuis Almere — balie Sociaal Domein

    Stadhuisplein 1, 1315 HR Almere

    Walk in or phone ahead at the city hall for help with a DigiD application or uploading evidence for extra support.

    Explain which application or upload is difficult and bring the relevant correspondence or requested evidence. Ask the counter what to bring for your situation. Keep your DigiD (the Dutch digital ID for government websites) password and verification codes private.

  • Alphen aan den Rijn

    Bibliotheek Alphen-Centrum — Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid

    Aarkade 10, 2406 BV Alphen aan den Rijn

    Book a time in the library calendar for free help with DigiD, benefits, healthcare and pensions, no membership needed.

    Prepare your question and any relevant government letter. Ask when booking whether to bring your phone or additional documents. Staff may explain online banking in general, but cannot look at your online bank account or help make payments. For learning how to use online banking, the library refers to the separate Oefenplein.

  • Amersfoort

    Bibliotheek het Eemhuis — Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid

    Eemplein 71, 3812 EA Amersfoort

    Staff explain DigiD and online government services four days a week, free and without library membership.

    Bring the letter, website address or question you want to understand, and your own phone if the problem involves its DigiD (the Dutch digital ID for government websites) app or SMS access. Keep passwords and verification codes private and enter them yourself. Check what the responsible authority needs for the actual application; an information-point visit does not replace submission or guarantee an outcome.

  • Amersfoort

    Bibliotheek Hoogland — dorpshuis De Neng — Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid

    Engweg 7, Hoogland — dorpshuis De Neng, 3828 CJ Amersfoort

    Come to a Thursday morning or Friday afternoon session for free help with DigiD and government websites.

    Bring the letter, website address or question you want to understand, and your own phone if the problem involves its DigiD (the Dutch digital ID for government websites) app or SMS access. Keep passwords and verification codes private and enter them yourself. Check what the responsible authority needs for the actual application; an information-point visit does not replace submission or guarantee an outcome.

  • Amersfoort

    Bibliotheek Vathorst — ICOON Vathorst — Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid

    Leeghwater 1, 3825 MR Amersfoort

    Free help with DigiD and online government questions is available on Thursday mornings and Friday afternoons.

    Bring the letter, website address or question you want to understand, and your own phone if the problem involves its DigiD (the Dutch digital ID for government websites) app or SMS access. Keep passwords and verification codes private and enter them yourself. Check what the responsible authority needs for the actual application; an information-point visit does not replace submission or guarantee an outcome.

  • Amstelveen

    Bibliotheek Amstelveen Stadsplein — Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid

    Stadsplein 102, 1181 ZM Amstelveen

    Come on Monday or Friday afternoon, no appointment needed, for free help with DigiD and online government.

    Bring the letter, website address or question you want to understand, and your own phone if the problem involves its DigiD (the Dutch digital ID for government websites) app or SMS access. Keep passwords and verification codes private and enter them yourself. Check what the responsible authority needs for the actual application; an information-point visit does not replace submission or guarantee an outcome.

  • Amstelveen

    Bibliotheek Amstelveen Westwijk — Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid

    Westwijkplein 1, 1187 LS Amstelveen

    Drop in on Wednesday afternoons without an appointment, but note that staff refer tax returns to partner organisations.

    Bring the letter, website address or question you want to understand, and your own phone if the problem involves its DigiD (the Dutch digital ID for government websites) app or SMS access. Keep passwords and verification codes private and enter them yourself. Check what the responsible authority needs for the actual application; an information-point visit does not replace submission or guarantee an outcome.

  • Amstelveen

    Buurtkamer KKP — Bibliotheek Amstelland IDO

    Lindenlaan 75, 1185 LC Amstelveen

    Walk in on Tuesday afternoons for help with DigiD and government websites, or phone to arrange another time.

    Bring the letter, website address or question you want to understand, and your own phone if the problem involves its DigiD (the Dutch digital ID for government websites) app or SMS access. Keep passwords and verification codes private and enter them yourself. Check what the responsible authority needs for the actual application; an information-point visit does not replace submission or guarantee an outcome.

  • Amsterdam

    OBA Javaplein — Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid

    Javaplein 2, 1094 HW Amsterdam

    Walk in on Tuesdays or Thursday afternoons for help with DigiD, rent and healthcare allowances or child benefit.

    Prepare your question and any relevant government letter. Ask whether your own device or further documents would be useful. Help with understanding a service does not itself submit an application or guarantee a decision; the responsible authority handles the underlying request.

  • Amsterdam

    OBA Oosterdok — Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid

    Oosterdokskade 143, 1011 DL Amsterdam

    Walk in on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday afternoons with questions about DigiD, your government account or benefits.

    Prepare your question and any relevant government letter. Ask whether your own device or further documents would be useful. Help with understanding a service does not itself submit an application or guarantee a decision; the responsible authority handles the underlying request.

  • Amsterdam

    OBA Osdorp — Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid

    Osdorpplein 16, 1068 EL Amsterdam

    Come on Monday afternoon or Wednesday morning, no appointment needed, for help with DigiD and online government matters.

    Prepare your question and any relevant government letter. Ask whether your own device or further documents would be useful. Help with understanding a service does not itself submit an application or guarantee a decision; the responsible authority handles the underlying request.

  • Amsterdam

    OBA Reigersbos — Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid

    Rossumplein 1, 1106 AX Amsterdam

    Walk in on Tuesday afternoons or most of Friday for help with DigiD, allowances and other online government matters.

    Prepare your question and any relevant government letter. Ask whether your own device or further documents would be useful. Help with understanding a service does not itself submit an application or guarantee a decision; the responsible authority handles the underlying request.

  • Apeldoorn

    Samen055 Centrum en dorpen / CODA Centrale Bibliotheek

    Vosselmanstraat 299, CODA — eerste verdieping, 7311 CL Apeldoorn

    Free help with DigiD and online government questions on Tuesday afternoons and Thursday mornings, no appointment needed.

    Bring the relevant letter or explain which service you are trying to use. If the task involves your own device or account, ask in advance what to bring and keep control of your login and authentication. Do not send passwords or authentication codes in an enquiry. Some problems require referral to DigiD (the Dutch digital ID for government websites) or the responsible agency. Confirm the session is running, particularly around holidays; a language-learning session or general social-support walk-in is not automatically the digital-government session.

  • Apeldoorn

    Samen055 Noord

    Zilverschoon 4, 7322 GH Apeldoorn

    Come on the first or third Tuesday morning of the month for free help with DigiD and online government.

    Bring the relevant letter or explain which service you are trying to use. If the task involves your own device or account, ask in advance what to bring and keep control of your login and authentication. Do not send passwords or authentication codes in an enquiry. Some problems require referral to DigiD (the Dutch digital ID for government websites) or the responsible agency. Confirm the session is running, particularly around holidays; a language-learning session or general social-support walk-in is not automatically the digital-government session.

  • Apeldoorn

    Samen055 Oost

    Violierenplein 104, 7329 DR Apeldoorn

    Come on a Monday afternoon for free help with DigiD and with finding the online service for your allowances.

    Bring the relevant letter or explain which service you are trying to use. If the task involves your own device or account, ask in advance what to bring and keep control of your login and authentication. Do not send passwords or authentication codes in an enquiry. Some problems require referral to DigiD (the Dutch digital ID for government websites) or the responsible agency. Confirm the session is running, particularly around holidays; a language-learning session or general social-support walk-in is not automatically the digital-government session.

  • Arnhem

    Rozet Centrum — Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid

    Kortestraat 16, 6811 EP Arnhem

    Ask about DigiD, taxes, allowances or healthcare websites on weekday afternoons, free and without library membership.

    Bring the relevant letter, website address or error message and your own device if that helps explain the problem. Keep access to your own email and DigiD (the Dutch digital ID for government websites) available where needed, but enter passwords and login codes yourself. Do not send secret credentials by email. Ask the helper which official documents your specific application needs; there is no universal financial-document checklist for this advice service.

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