Archives of the municipality

The Historical Center Limburg, manages the historical archives and collections of Heerlen. But also those of Brunssum, Gulpen-Wittem, Nuth, Simpelveld and Voerendaal. So cultural-historical heritage, our collective public memory, can be found at one central location.
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Rule at Rijckheyt

Rule at Historical Center Limburg

Cost

Rates 2024

Scan-self-service of microfilm/microfiche, of archival document, of image material or of construction drawings: free of charge

  • € 0.20 copy in black and white on A4
  • € 0.60 copy in color on A4
  • € 0.30 copy in black and white on A3
  • € 1.20 copy in color on A3

Certified copy/excerpt:

  • of civil status: €16.60/€29.00 per deed or set of attachments
  • Of another deed: €16.60

Court order (e.g. divorce) € 16.50 per quarter hour (max. 1 hour)

Description

You can find documents in the municipal archives. For example, your grandparents' marriage certificate or historical information about the municipality. Public records can usually also be found on the website Wiewaswie.nl.

Not all deeds are public. Civil records do not become public until after a certain period of time. The following deadlines apply:

  • birth certificates: after 100 years
  • marriage certificates: after 75 years
  • death certificates: after 50 years

You can also find the archives of denominations, associations, foundations, businesses and individuals.

Terms

The main conditions for viewing the municipal archives are:

  • The documents you want to see are public.
  • You will visit the municipal archives under the supervision of a municipal archivist.
  • You have a valid ID with you.

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