Certificate of life
With a certificate of life, you can demonstrate in writing that you are alive. You can apply for a certificate of life at the municipality.
How does it work?
You need a certificate of life, for example, if your life insurance company or pension fund requests it.
A certificate of life is valid in:
- The Netherlands
- Aruba
- Curaçao
- Bonaire
- Sint Maarten
- Sint Eustatius
- Saba
If you need to prove in another country that you are alive, you can request a certificate of life (attestatie de vita).
What to do?
You can apply for the proof of life online, in person, or in writing at the municipality.
What do I need?
- valid proof of identity
- DigiD if you submit the application online
If you need the proof for a pension fund, you will also need the letter from the pension fund requesting this.
How long does it take?
You will receive the document immediately.
If you applied for the proof online or in writing, it will be sent to your home address. This may take a few days.
Costs
2026:
- Cost of applying for proof of life: €17.80
- The application is free of charge if the proof of life is required for a pension and a pension letter can be provided as evidence.
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
Check iDEAL/Wero and your bank to see if they are available for online payment https://beschikbaarheid.ideal.NL/
Proof of life - without pension letter using DigiD