Apply for Certificate of Conduct

A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) shows that you have behaved well in the past. Employers and other organizations may ask for it. You can apply for the VOG at Justis or at municipality.

First fill out the application form, have it signed and stamped by the organization you work for.
Then make an appointment to come to the front desk. You cannot stop by without an appointment.

Download application form VOG (NL and English)

Application form VOG companies

Approach

You can apply for a VOG in two ways: online through Justis, or in writing at municipality.

Apply online

Here's how to apply for a VOG online:

The organization that needs the VOG from you will prepare the application for you online. Is the organization unable to do so? Then apply for the VOG in writing.
You will receive an e-mail containing a link to the Justis website.
Click on the link and log in with your DigiD.
Check your information.
You choose whether to receive the VOG on paper, or in your online Berichtenbox on MijnOverheid.nl.
You pay for the VOG online with iDeal.

Written request

This is how you apply for a VOG in writing:

Get the application form from the organization that needs the VOG from you.
Complete the application form.
Return the completed form to the municipality where you are registered.
Bring your valid ID with you.
You pay for the VOG at the time of application.
The municipality will forward your application to Justis.
You will receive the VOG at home.

The organization asking for a VOG must put a signature or stamp on the application form.
You can also bring a letter or mail from the employer stating that you need to apply for a VOG. Emigration and some court cases are exceptions.
You can apply for a VOG from abroad directly to Justis by email: vog.np.rni@minvenj.nl

Cost

Applying for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) costs:

€33.85 if you apply for the VOG online through Justis
€ 41.35 if you apply for the VOG in writing via the municipality
€ 207 if you apply for the VOG for an organization

Volunteers who work with vulnerable people receive the VOG free of charge.

Description

Employers and other organizations may ask you for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). A VOG shows that your behavior is not an objection for a new job, for example. This means:

You do not have a criminal record.
You do have a criminal record. But what is on it is not important for the purpose of your application.

For example, a VOG is required for teachers, beginning cab drivers and people in child care. A VOG may also be required if you:

apply for a visa or work permit
going to work as a volunteer
want to become a member of a shooting club

Do you need a Certificate of Conduct for a procurement process? Please check the Justis website.

Terms

Anyone can apply for a VOG. You will receive a VOG if:

you do not have a criminal record.
you do have a criminal record. But what is on it is not important for the purpose of your application.

Do the VOG check from Justis to see what your chances of getting a VOG are.

Term

Within 4 to 8 weeks you will hear whether you will receive a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). If you have not committed any offenses, you will usually receive the VOG within a week and a half.