Registering in Non-Residents Registration (RNI) and Citizen Service Number (BSN)
A citizen service number (BSN) is a unique personal number. Everyone registered with a Dutch municipality has a BSN.
Download application form (pdf)
Make an appointment for more than 10 people?
Approach
What should you bring to your appointment?
- A valid travel document: passport or ID card
- the QR code or the completed application form
- Are you under the age of 16? If so, please also bring a certified copy of the birth certificate. The copy must not be older than 6 months.
At least one parent must be present at the appointment. - Are you an employer coming to the appointment? Then come together with all employees in person.
Do you live abroad and your child needs a BSN?
Do you live abroad, but was your child born in the Netherlands? Then your child will not automatically receive a BSN. First request a travel document (passport or ID card).
- For children up to 16 years of age:
- Your child must come with you.
- Please bring your child's valid identification.
- A certified copy of birth certificate, not older than 6 months.
- At least 1 parent comes along and brings his or her own ID
- Children 16 and older can apply independently with a valid travel document.
Update RNI data
- Would you like to change the address with which you are registered in the RNI? Then go to adjusting data RNI.
- For all other adjustments, you should always Make an appointment .