Proof of life or attestation de vita

Authorities may request written proof that you are still alive. There are two types: a proof of life or a certificate of life. You can request these documents from the municipality where you live or reside.

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Approach

How to request proof of life:

  • Log in with your DigiD at the municipality where you live.
  • Fill in the details.
  • You pay for the extract online using iDEAL.
  • You will receive proof of life at home.

How to request a certificate of life:

  • Make an appointment with the municipality where you are staying.
  • Please bring the following to your appointment:
    • your valid proof of identity
    • if necessary the message from the authority (such as your pension fund) stating that you need proof of life
  • You pay the costs when you apply. Please pay by debit card.

If you are applying on behalf of someone else, please bring: 

  • your valid ID
  • a copy of that other person's valid ID
  • written authorization from that other person

Costs

A certificate of life costs €17.10 (2025) / €17.80 (2026).

A multilingual model form for a certificate of life costs €17.10 (2025) / €17.80 (2026).

Does your pension fund require proof of life or a certificate of life? Then it is free of charge. You must bring a copy of the request from your pension fund with you. 

(Rates for 2025/2026)

Description

Proof of life and a certificate of life are written documents that prove you are still alive. Authorities such as pension funds or benefits agencies may request these documents.

The difference between the two documents is:

  • Proof of life is used in the Netherlands. This is an extract from the Personal Records Database (BRP).
  • You use a certificate of civil status outside the Netherlands. This is a statement from the civil registry. It is an international document.

A certificate of good conduct is written in Dutch and French. Do you need the document in an EU country where Dutch or French is not an official language? If so, you can request a multilingual model form at the same time. You will then also receive the document in the language of that country. 

Requirements

  • You must come to the counter in person to request proof of life.
  • Are you unable to come in person? You can authorize someone else to do so.
    We will then call you to ask questions in order to verify your identity.
  • If that does not work either, you can request a home visit from a civil servant. There are costs and a time limit associated with this. Please contact the Civil Affairs Department.

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Requesting an extract from the Personal Records Database