Identity Card

An identity card is valid for 10 years if you are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18 years of age, an identity card is valid for 5 years.

Secure copy of identity card

Beware of identity fraud. In this type of crime, criminals misuse fake or stolen identity information. With the KopieID app, you can use your smartphone to make a secure copy of your ID card. Don’t have the KopieID app? Then visit the website of the Rijksoverheid to learn how to recognize and prevent identity fraud.

• You must apply for the identity card in person at the municipality where you reside. Children who require their own identity card must also visit the municipality.
• You must collect your identity card in person. This must be done within 3 months of your application, as your identity card will otherwise expire. Are you also collecting an identity card for your child? Please bring your child with you.
• Has your identity card expired? You must then hand it in to the municipality.
• Is your identity card (severely) damaged? You must then apply for a new identity card. You also need to hand in the old identity card to the municipality.

Physical or mental disability

If you are unable to apply for an identity card in person due to a physical or mental disability, a municipal employee can visit you. In case of doubt, the municipality may ask you to provide a medical certificate.

Identity card lost or stolen

• If your identity card is lost or stolen in NL, you can apply for a new one immediately. During this application, you will sign a Declaration of missing document. You do not need to report this to the police.
• If you are insured against theft, reporting it to the police is advisable.
• If you must travel immediately, you can apply for an emergency document from the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee.
• If you find your old identity card, you are required to return it to the municipality. This identity card is no longer valid.
• If you lose your identity card abroad, you must report it to the local police. Request a written statement of this report, as you will need it for your insurance. You do not need to report it to the police in the Netherlands.
• Report to the Dutch embassy or consulate that your identity card has been lost or stolen and apply for an emergency document.
• You can use the foreign police report to apply for a new identity card at the municipality. 

• A likeness-bearing passport photo that is no older than 6 months at the time of application and complies with the passport photo requirements.
• All passports and identity Maps that you still have, even if they have expired.
• If you are applying for a second passport, please bring proof that you need the second passport.
• If your passport was lost or stolen abroad, you must bring the foreign police report.
• Debit card. Payment is made directly upon application. Are you only able to pay in cash due to circumstances? Please mention this when scheduling your appointment online.

Children under 12 years of age

• Written “ authorisation ” from both parents or from the person who has parental authority over the child. Please use the form provided by the municipality for this purpose. You can also both sign the form on the spot; in that case, you do not need to bring a completed form with you.
• Valid proof of identity (no copies) of both parents or of the person who has custody of the child.
• If you as a parent with custody of the child are not attending the application appointment, please sign the Online authorisation form  in advance using DigiD.
• Children must be present in person when applying for and collecting their identity card.
• At least one parent or guardian must be present during the application.
• A recent, accurate likeness passport photo taken no more than 6 months prior to the application. This passport photo must meet the passport photo requirements.
• All passports and identity cards you still have belonging to your child, even if they have expired.
• Debit card. Payment is made directly upon application. Are you only able to pay in cash due to circumstances? Please mention this when scheduling your appointment online.

• If you do not hold Dutch nationality, you may be eligible for a refugee passport or a alien passport.
• If you are under guardianship, you can also apply for an ID card. In that case, you do not need a " authorisation " from your guardian.
• If you change your name, you must apply for a new identity card.
• If you change your gender, you must apply for a new identity card.

Applying from abroad

Dutch citizens living abroad can apply for an IDMap at a wide range of Dutch diplomatic missions, such as embassies and consulates, or at one of the border municipalities in the Netherlands. Applying for an ID card involves submitting many different documents.

The tool from Nederland Wereldwijd ( ) makes it easier to apply for an IDMap abroad or in a border municipality. Thanks to this tool, you can see exactly which documents you need and create a personalized checklist online. This saves you a lot of time.

2026:

• Identity card (18 years or older): €80.10
• Identity card (under 18 years of age): €43.20
• Additional costs for urgent application: €60.30

Voorschoten Municipal Fees Ordinance

The Municipality of Voorschoten uses DigiD. Would you like to know more or apply for a DigiD? Please visit www.digid.nl

Declaration of missing travel document with DigiD 

Appointment for application