Declaration of unmarried status
You can use a declaration of unmarried status (certificate of marital status) to prove that you are not married. For example, if you want to get married abroad.
A declaration of unmarried status (ongehuwdverklaring) is an extract from the Personal Records Database (BRP).
- online: your DigiD
- in person: a Begin link: valid form of identification, end link. . Are you applying for a declaration on behalf of someone else? Bring (a copy of) a valid form of identification for that person. You will also need written authorisation
- in writing: a copy of your valid form of identification and a letter which you have signed. The letter should state why you need the declaration.
- You are registered at an address in The Hague.
- If you live abroad, you can only visit the Begin link: RNI counter, end link. for a declaration of unmarried status. When you apply select an International Extract with marital status and nationality. You can also indicate the desired language.
- Did you live abroad for some time? The municipality will not be able to prove that you were unwed during this period. You must be able to prove this yourself. Do you have any questions about this? Then contact the authority which is requesting the declaration of unmarried status.
- You can get an extract in several languages. This certificate is then drawn up in Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian or Turkish. Is an extract not available in the desired language or will the authority not accept it? Then you need to have the extract translated yourself by a sworn translator. Apply for the ‘International BRP extract’ on the page Begin link: Apply for extract from the Personal Records Database (BRP), end link. .
- € 16.60 (in 2024) or € 17.10 (in 2025) When you apply online, you pay these costs directly via iDEAL.
- Postage will be charged for a written application. You will be billed for this.
- online: 3 working days
- at the counter: immediately
- in writing: 1 week. The municipality will respond to your request in writing
Would you like to get married in another country? Then you sometimes need a Begin link: certificate of no impediment, end link. . This document states that you are currently not married and that you and your partner are permitted to get married under Dutch law.
Apply for declaration of unmarried status
Log in with DigiD. Once you are logged in, click on ‘Volgende’. You can then choose the extract you need.
- You can also apply at the Public Service counter at 1 of the Begin link: city district offices, end link. .
- It is also possible to apply in writing: send your letter to the Begin link: Department of Public Service, end link. .
You can make a safe copy of your identity document with your mobile telephone or tablet using the KopieID app. Read more on the Begin external link: website of the Government of the Netherlands(External link), end external link..