Correcting inaccurate personal data
The municipality maintains records of its residents in the Basic Registration of Persons (BRP). If your personal information is not recorded correctly, you can ask the municipality to correct it. You can check your information at MijnOverheid.
The " BRP " (Personal Information Record) contains, in addition to your first names, last name, gender, and citizen service number (BSN), information about your:
- parents
- nationality
- marriage or registered partnership
- death
- enrolment in the BRP
- place of residence (address)
- children
- residence permit (if you come from another country)
- guardianship and curatorship
- travel document (passport and/or identity card)
- voting rights
What to do?
- You can ask the municipality to update your details. This is known as a correction request.
- Show that your information is incorrect. For example, in a letter from the municipality that contains incorrect information about you. Or by taking a screenshot of your information as it appears on MijnOverheid .
What do I need?
- your valid identity document
- a document showing your incorrect details
- an official document showing the correct details, such as a marriage certificate
How long does it take?
- The municipality will correct the erroneous details within 4 weeks.
- The municipality will send you a letter once your details have been updated.
- You will also receive a letter if the municipality is unable or not permitted to update your details.
If you disagree with the decision regarding your request, you can submit an objection to the municipality.
Arrange it online right away
The Municipality of Voorschoten uses DigiD. Would you like to know more or apply for a DigiD? Please visit www.digid.nl
Correcting incorrect personal details using DigiD