Netherlands - Obtain a Death Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Obtain a Death Certificate, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. Upon completion successfully, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. The applicant has to visit the office and collect the certificate
12. This entire process can be completed within 3 – 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• National Identity (NID) Card
• ID proof
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations
Turfmarkt 147
2511 DP The Hague
The Netherlands
Postal address
P.O. Box 20011
2500 EA The Hague
The Netherlands
Contact - within the Netherlands: 1400 (local rates)
from abroad: +31 70 214 02 14
Contact link
Municipality link

Eligibility

• Any family member of kin who intends to Obtain a Death Certificate is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Full name of the deceased person
• Date and place of death
• Date and place of birth of the deceased
• Relationship to the deceased (if applicable)
• Your relationship to the deceased (if you are not the deceased person's direct next of kin)
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• In the Netherlands, a death certificate is an official document issued by the municipality (gemeente) where the death occurred or where the deceased person was registered.
• It serves as a legal record that confirms the death of an individual and provides essential information about the deceased person and their death.

Information which might help

The death certificate is an important document for various purposes, such as:

• Settling the estate of the deceased person, including distributing assets, handling debts, and executing the deceased person's will.
• Claiming life insurance benefits or other financial entitlements.
• Updating legal and financial matters, such as closing bank accounts, canceling subscriptions or services, and updating official records.
• Resolving legal and administrative issues related to the deceased person's affairs.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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