Municipal archives

The Limburg Historical Center manages the historical archives and collections of Heerlen, as well as those of Brunssum, Gulpen-Wittem, Nuth, Simpelveld, and Voerendaal. The cultural-historical heritage, our collective public memory, can therefore be found in one central location.
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Costs

Rates for 2024

Self-service scanning of microfilm/microfiche, archive documents, images, or construction drawings: free of charge

  • €0.20 per black-and-white copy on A4 paper
  • €0.60 per color copy on A4 paper
  • €0.30 per black-and-white copy on A3
  • €1.20 color copy on A3

Certified copy/extract:

  • from the civil registry: €16.60/€29.00 per certificate or set of attachments
  • from another deed: €16.60

Court ruling (e.g., divorces) €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 records are public. Civil registry records only become public after a certain period of time. The following time limits apply:

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

Here you can also find the archives of religious communities, associations, foundations, companies, and private individuals.

Requirements

The main Requirements viewing the municipal archives are:

  • The documents you wish to view are public.
  • You will visit the municipal archives under the supervision of a municipal archivist.
  • You have valid identification with you.

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