Cancel Authorization for Management

Some residents state that no one is allowed to govern for them or on their behalf. In other words, they want to declare themselves sovereign or autonomous (independent). That is why they are asking the municipality to revoke its authority to govern them. However, no authority can process such a request, not even the municipality.

The municipality acknowledges requests to revoke the authorization to manage the property. On this page, we provide a few examples of such requests and explain why we cannot process them.

Examples

These include, among others, the following requests/statements and variations thereof:

  • Request to Revoke a Management Authorization
  • Termination of the (local) social contract in order to become a free person once again
  • Statement of Understanding and Intent and a signed Advance Directive
  • declaration of its own authority in matters of autonomy and of its own jurisdiction
  • Declaration of a free and sovereign human being of flesh and blood
  • live-life-claim
  • Statement of Reservation or Safeguard of Voting Rights
  • Declaration of the Deposit of the Voting Pass
  • Change in the Basic Register of Persons (BRP) from "minor" to "Adultus Honoratus Beneficiair (AHB)" (adult)
  • AHB Certification of Birth Certificate and BRP

The Organization of Our Society

An orderly and just society in which the rights of all individuals are respected requires agreements. These agreements are enshrined in laws, regulations, and procedures. They provide a framework for civil rights, duties, and responsibilities that are defined and protected by law.

Everyone who lives here must comply with the laws of the Dutch state. Certain laws also apply to Dutch citizens abroad. This is not the result of an individual authorization (under private law), but of the fact that a person is present on Dutch territory or holds Dutch nationality. In doing so, everyone’s human rights are respected, as enshrined in the Constitution.

No agency manages people’s authorizations or can process any cancellations of those authorizations. This includes the municipality. This means that we only accept these requests for informational purposes.

You cannot deregister as a registered voter

You cannot deregister as a registered voter with the Electoral Council. Nor can you do so by turning in your voting card or other documents at a polling place. You can read why this is not possible on the Electoral Council’s website at .

If you choose to return your voting pass at a polling place, you will no longer be able to vote in that election. You will never receive a receipt for your voting pass or any other documents at the polling place.

It is not possible to deregister from the Basic Register of Persons

You also cannot deregister from the Basic Registration of Persons (BRP).

The Municipality of Voorschoten must register residents in the Basic Registration of Persons (BRP) if they stay in the Netherlands for more than 4 months. This is governed by the Basic Registration of Persons Act. Everyone is required to report their residence to the municipality within 5 days of arriving in the Netherlands. If you change your address, you must report this to your new municipality of residence. 

If a child’s residence in the Netherlands begins at birth, the child is registered at the mother’s address. Upon initial registration in the BRP, the resident is assigned a Citizen Service Number (BSN). In many cases, you will need this number to interact with government agencies—for example, for health care or taxes.

Prevent Problems

If you choose not to follow the rules, this could get you into trouble. For example, if you don't pay your municipal taxes or can no longer afford to pay them. 

Do you have questions about specific rights, obligations, or legal matters? If so, we recommend that you seek legal advice from a qualified professional.