Your Personal Data Held by the Government (BRP)

The municipality maintains residents' personal data in the Basic Register of Persons ( ) (BRP). This includes, for example, name, date of birth, address, residence permit, passport information, children, marital status, and nationality. 

The municipality needs this information when, for example, you get married or when your passport expires. If necessary, the municipality may also share your information with other government agencies, such as the Tax Authority or the police, or with organizations such as pension funds and housing authorities.

Viewing Your Personal Data: The List of Personal Data 

You can check for yourself what information about you is in the Basic Registry of Persons. Is any of the information incorrect? If so, you can ask the municipality to correct it. 

  1. View Online 
    • Log in via MijnOverheid. 
    • Select "Identity." 

    • Click on "Personal Information." 

  2. A paper copy
    We can provide you with a personal data summary. This is a paper copy of your personal data from the Basic Registration of Persons. To do this, we first verify your identity. This helps us prevent personal data from ending up in the wrong hands. 

Receive a list of people automatically 

The municipality automatically sends a list of names by mail: 

  • after an initial registration in the Netherlands;
  • if you are returning to live in the Netherlands from abroad; 
  • after the birth of a child.

In these cases, you do not need to request a list of individuals yourself. 

Who is eligible to request a list of individuals? 

For children under the age of 16, parents, guardians, or caregivers may request a list of individuals. For someone under guardianship, the guardian may do so.

Request a List of Individuals 

A personal data list is a summary for your own use. It is not official proof. If an organization (such as a housing authority) asks for an extract of your personal data, you will need an extract from the BRP. 

Would you like to request a list of individuals? 

  • Please check in at the front desk during business hours. 

  • Please bring a valid form of identification.

    You cannot request a list of individuals on Mondays and Tuesdays between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Incorrect information: Submit a correction request 

Is your information incorrect or incomplete? If so, you can ask the municipality to correct it.
This is officially called a request for correction. 

Please note: You will need official supporting documents for this. In some cases, these documents must also bear a special stamp, such as a legalization or an apostille.

Would you like to know what supporting documents you need? Please call 040 - 263 1631 and ask for the Civil Affairs back office. 

The municipality may not be able to or authorized to update your information. If you disagree with this decision, you may file an objection. 

 

Cost 

  • Request a list of individuals: free. 
  • Correction in the " BRP": free.