Correcting inaccurate personal information
I want to update my personal information
The municipality maintains records of its residents in the Personal Records Database (BRP). If your personal information is not recorded correctly, you can ask the municipality to correct it. You can check your information at MijnOverheid.
In addition to your first names, last name, gender, and Social Security number (SSN), the BRP information about your:
- parents
- nationality
- marriage or registered partnership
- death
- registration in the BRP
- place of residence (address)
- children
- residence permit (if you are from another country)
- Parental authority and guardianship
- travel document (passport and/or ID card)
- right to vote
What should I do?
- You are asking the municipality to update your information. This is called a request for correction.
- Show that your information is incorrect. For example, in a letter from the municipality that contains incorrect information about you. Or by taking a screenshot of your information on MijnOverheid .
How long does it take?
- The municipality will correct the incorrect information within 4 weeks.
- The municipality will send you a letter once your information has been updated.
- Even if the municipality is unable or not authorized to update your information, you will receive a letter regarding this.
If you disagree with the decision regarding your request, you may file an appeal with the municipality.
What do I need?
- your valid ID
- a document containing your incorrect information
- an official document containing the correct information, such as a marriage certificate