Personal documents

Passport & identity card

You need a passport or identity card when traveling abroad. It also serves as proof of identity.

With a driver's license, you are allowed to drive on public roads. It also serves as proof of identity.

A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is proof of good behavior.

An extract from the Personal Records Database (BRP) is a document containing personal data.

A civil registry transcript (extract) contains information about births, deaths, marriages, civil partnerships, or divorces.

Written proof from the municipality that a resident is alive according to the Personal Records Database (BRP).

Proof of Dutch citizenship is a written statement confirming that you have Dutch nationality.

Your details are recorded in the municipality's Personal Records Database (BRP). You can view your details.

Is the information about you in the Personal Records Database (BRP) incorrect? You can ask us to change it.