Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)

Teachers, taxi drivers, and people who work in childcare must have a VOG. You may also need a VOG because:

• if a future employer asks for this
• you are self-employed and a client requests this
• you want to volunteer and the organization asks you to
• you are applying for a visa
• you want to join a shooting club
• You're moving abroad

Justis is the government agency that processes all applications for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). If you have not committed any criminal offenses, you will be issued the VOG. If you have committed criminal offenses, further investigation is required. Justis will determine whether the criminal offenses are relevant to the application. If they are not relevant, you will still be issued the VOG.

 You can check for yourself whether you are eligible for a VOG. Justis has developed the VOG Check for this purpose: . This check calculates whether you have a high, medium, or low chance of receiving a VOG. This check is anonymous. Your information will not be stored.

There are three ways to apply for a VOG.

Apply for a VOG through the municipality

• You will receive a form from your employer or another organization.
• Please submit this fully completed form to the municipality where you are registered.

Apply for a VOG Online

You can only apply for a VOG online if your employer or another organization has submitted the application online.

• You will receive an email stating that you need a VOG.
• You can log in using your DigiD via a link in this email.
• You check the data.
• You confirm that the information is correct.

Apply for a VOG directly through Justis

You must apply for the VOG directly through Justis at if you:

• is not listed in the Basic Register of Persons (BRP) or
• if you do not have a permanent residence or place of residence

Authorize Someone Else

Someone else may also apply for the VOG on your behalf. This is called granting power of attorney.

• In a letter, specify whom you are authorizing and sign the letter.
• The authorized person takes this letter to the municipality.
• This person must have your identification (or a copy of it) with them.
• The person must also be able to identify themselves.

Apply for a VOG RP for a company, association, or foundation

A company, association, or foundation can apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct for Legal Entities ( , or VOG RP) through Justis. This cannot be done through the municipality.

When you apply for the VOG through the municipality:

• completed and signed application form
• all documents you are required to submit according to the application form
• valid identification

Authorize Someone Else

If you have someone else apply for the VOG on your behalf at the municipality, that person should bring the following:

• Completed application form with all required documents
• letter of authorization
• a copy of your ID
• his or her own identification document

• VOG: You will be notified within 4 weeks of receiving your application.
• VOG RP: You will be notified within 8 weeks of receiving your application.

Volunteer organizations that work with children or people with intellectual disabilities may be eligible for a free Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).

Rejection

If Justis is unable to issue a VOG, you will be notified in writing. You can file an appeal by sending a letter explaining why you should be granted the VOG. After receiving your appeal, Justis will make a final decision. If that decision is a denial, you may file another appeal. You may also challenge the decision in administrative court.

Emigration, visa, or foreign work permit

If you are going to live or work abroad and need a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) for that purpose, request an official document from the embassy, consulate, or your employer. This document must contain all the information requested on the application form.

2026:

- The fee for applying for a VOG through the municipality is €41.35

Voorschoten Fee Ordinance

Visit by appointment

The municipality of Voorschoten uses DigiD. Would you like to learn more or apply for a DigiD? If so, please visit www.digid.nl

Please read all the information on the Ministry of Justice’s website carefully first.

You cannot apply online through the municipality without the completed and signed VOG application form.

You must pay online immediately using iDEAL. Check with iDEAL/Wero and your bank to see if they support online payments at https://beschikbaarheid.ideal.nl

Certificate of Good Conduct