Getting proof of where you are registered in the Netherlands

An extract from the population register, ordered online or at the counter

Authorities and other organisations sometimes ask for official proof of where you live. In the Netherlands that is an uittreksel BRP, an extract from the population register with details such as your name, date of birth and address. Versions with previous addresses, parents or nationality exist, and an international version carries explanations in several languages. Online requests need DigiD, the Dutch government login. People registered as non-residents ask for an extract from that register instead.

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How it works

Get proof of your registered address

Order an official certificate or extract showing where you are registered.

Employers, banks, schools and authorities often ask for official proof of your registered address. Depending on the country, this is a registration certificate, an extract from the population register or a household certificate. Check exactly which document and language the recipient needs, as the versions contain different details. Many places let you order it online with your digital ID; otherwise you can get it at the town hall, sometimes for a small fee.

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At a glance

Offices
86 offices in 78 cities
Book online
At 67 of 86 offices
Apply online
At 85 of 86 offices
Offices for specific groups
  • For non-residents: 5 offices

Some counters hand it over, others send it by post

Offices that issue your BRP extract

Many Dutch municipalities let you ask for the extract online with DigiD and post it to you, and keep the counter for people in a hurry or without DigiD. Open an office in Amsterdam or Nijmegen to see how it issues proof of your registered address and what to bring.

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Where to get your BRP extract

Counter or post: see how municipalities in different cities issue proof of your registered address, including for non-residents.

BRP extract offices in the Netherlands

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