Moving within The Netherlands
If you move to another address within the Netherlands, you need to report your change of address to your new municipality. This applies whether you move within the same municipality or to a different municipality.
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Why your registered address matters
Your municipality updates your address in the Personal Records Database, known in Dutch as the BRP (Basisregistratie Personen). Keeping your BRP address correct is important, because government organisations use this information for taxes, benefits, residence matters, local services, and official communication.
Your registered address is used by many official organisations. If your address is incorrect, you may miss important letters or experience problems with taxes, benefits, health insurance, local taxes, parking permits, residence matters, or other government services. In addition, you risk receiving a fine if you do not update your registered address on time.
If you have a residence permit, the municipality can inform the IND of your new address after your registration is updated. In most cases, you do not need to report the address change separately to the IND when moving within the Netherlands. You can check your registered address through MijnOverheid using DigiD.
When to report your move
You can usually report your move from 4 weeks before your moving date until 5 days after you move. If you report your move too late, the date you report it may become your official moving date.
You may also risk a fine if you do not report your change of address on time. To avoid problems, report your move as soon as you know your new address and moving date.
Where to report your new address
You report your move to the municipality where your new address is located. If you move to a different municipality, you do not usually need to deregister from your old municipality separately. Your new municipality will update your address registration.
Most municipalities allow you to report a move online using DigiD. Some municipalities also allow you to report your move by post or in-person at the municipal office. Check the website of your new municipality to see which options are available and whether you need an (in-person) appointment.
What documents you may need
The exact requirements differ per municipality, but you usually need a valid identity document and proof that you are allowed to live at the new address.
Proof of address can be a rental contract, purchase contract, or a declaration of consent from the main occupant or owner of the property. If you are moving in with a partner, family member, friend, or someone else who already lives at the address, the municipality may ask for written permission and a copy of that person’s identity document.
Always check your new municipality’s website before reporting your move, especially if you do not have a standard rental or purchase contract.
Who can report a move
In many cases, you report your own move. Parents or legal guardians can report a move for children under 16. Partners, parents, or adult children may sometimes report a move for each other if they move to the same address.
Rules can differ per municipality and personal situation, so check with your new municipality if someone else needs to report the move on your behalf.
FAQ about Moving within the Netherlands
When do I need to report my move?
You can usually report your move from 4 weeks before your moving date until 5 days after you move. If you report your move too late, the date you report it may become your official moving date. This can cause problems because government organisations may treat you as living at your old address for longer than you actually did. You may also risk a fine from the municipality.
Do I report my move to my old or new municipality?
You report your move to the municipality where your new address is located. If you move to another municipality in the Netherlands, your new municipality will usually inform your old municipality.
Can I report my move online?
In many municipalities, yes. You can often report your move online using DigiD. Some municipalities also allow you to report your move by post or in person.
What documents do I need to report a change of address?
You usually need a valid identity document and proof of your new address, such as a rental contract, purchase contract, or declaration of consent from the main occupant or owner. Requirements may differ per municipality, so be sure to check your municipality's website before preparing your documents.
Why is my BRP address important?
Your BRP address is used by government organisations and other official bodies. An incorrect address can affect taxes, benefits, residence matters, local services, and official communication.