Communicating relocation

What is it?

  • If you are moving to or within Kerkrade, you must notify the municipality.
  • Do this no later than 5 days after you move.

If you are late in reporting, it may affect such things as rent allowance, student loans, your parking permit, municipal taxes or benefits.

DigiDArranging a move online

Are you planning to live with someone? If so, you’ll need written permission from the primary resident. To do this, you and the primary resident must fill out a declaration of residence online together.

Is it a rental property located in an area covered by the Parkstad Act? If so, you will also need a housing permit

How does it work?

The following individuals may report a move:

  • everyone 16 years and older for themselves
  • cohabiting spouses/registered partners for each other (only if they move together from one address to another)
  • the parent, guardian or caregiver for minor children
  • parent(s) for resident adult children (only if they move together from one address to another)
  • adult children for resident parent(s) (only if they move together from one address to another)
  • the trustee for a person under guardianship
  • the head of the institution for persons residing in an institution
  • someone you have authorized to communicate the move for you

Authorize someone

For an authorization, write a letter containing the following information:

'I hereby authorize (your initials, last name, date of birth and place of birth and address), the person listed below (initials, last name, date of birth and place of birth and address of the person you authorize) to notify me of my move from (old address) to (new address).'

Sign this letter and give it to the authorized representative.

At the counter, the proxy must show the following:

  • his or her valid ID
  • (a copy of) your valid proof of identity
  • proof of your new address, such as a purchase or rental contract or permission main tenant if you are going to live with someone
  • the signed authorization letter

Authorities that need the details of your move

The municipality passes on your relocation to the agencies that need this information to perform their legal duties.

What to do.

Notify the municipality of your move. You must do this no later than 5 days after you have moved to Kerkrade. If you wish to notify the municipality of your move earlier, you may do so up to 4 weeks before your moving date.

Notice:

If you report a change of address after moving, the date of moving is the date of change of address. This must be done within 5 days of moving.

  • If you report later, the date you report the change to the municipality is the official date of change of address.
  • If you have passed on a move in the future, the municipality will update the address information on the date you pass on. This will then be the date of address change.

Health make sure you give all the information the municipality needs. Otherwise, the municipality will not update your address information.

What do I need?

Submit online

  • You communicate your move online with DigiD. If you do not yet have a DigiD, you can apply for one via DigiD.nl. You will receive the DigiD log-in code within a few days.

DigiDMoving online

eRecognitionRelocation via E-recognition for Healthcare Institutions.

Personal passing

  • your valid ID

Make an appointment

Communicating in writing

  • The municipality's change-of-address form; you can request this through our contact form.
  • your signature on the form
  • A copy of your valid ID

How long does it take?

The municipality will update your address information within 5 business days.

Additional information

If you have questions related to enrolling from abroad, please email vestigingen@kerkrade.nl or call 14 045 (0031-455676767) and ask for bar branches abroad.

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