Moving to a different address

Are you moving abroad?

See Passing on Emigration.

Moving from abroad to the Netherlands

See Moving to the Netherlands

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 moving in 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?

Report your move to the new municipality. Do this no later than 5 days after you have moved. If you want to report the move earlier, you can do so up to 4 weeks before the date of relocation.

Notice:

• 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 is then 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.

Are you coming from abroad ?

Then you can make a Make an appointment appointment through kerkrade.mijnafspraakmaken.nl 

Choose "resettlement" if you have already been registered in the Netherlands or "settlement from abroad" if you have never been registered in the Netherlands.

If you have questions related to enrolling from abroad, please email vestigingen@kerkrade.nl or call 14045 (0031-455676767) and ask for bar branches abroad.

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.
• proof of your new address, such as a purchase or rental contract or permission main tenant if you are moving in with someone;

Personal passing

• your valid ID
• proof of your new address, such as a purchase or rental contract or permission main tenant if you are moving in with someone;

Declaration of relocation

You can submit your move digitally:

Managing digitally

Another option is to schedule an appointment to come and report your move in person.

Make an appointment

E-recognition Healthcare institutions

How long does it take?

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