Correcting incorrect personal data
I want to change my personal information
The municipality keeps records of its residents in the Personal Records Database (BRP). If your personal details are not correctly registered, you can ask the municipality to amend them. You can check your details on MijnOverheid.
In addition to your first names, last name, gender, and citizen service number (BSN), the BRP contains information about your:
- parents
- nationality
- marriage or registered partnership
- death
- registration in the BRP
- place of residence (address)
- children
- residence permit (if you come from another country)
- authority relationship and guardianship
- travel document (passport and/or identity card)
- right to vote
What should I do?
- You ask the municipality to change your details. This is called a correction request.
- Show that your details are incorrect. For example, in a letter from the municipality in which your details are incorrect. Or by taking a screenshot of your details on MijnOverheid.
How long will it take?
- The municipality will correct the incorrect information within four weeks.
- The municipality will send you a letter when your details have been updated.
- Even if the municipality cannot or is not allowed to change your details, you will receive a letter informing you of this.
If you disagree with the decision on your request, you can lodge an objection with the municipality.
What do I need?
- your valid proof of identity
- a document containing your incorrect information
- an official document containing the correct information, such as a marriage certificate