Municipal archives
What is it?
The municipal archives contain all old and new administrative documents of the municipality. Here you can find, for example, your grandparents' marriage certificate or historical information about the municipality. You can usually also find public documents on the website wiewaswie.nl.
Not all records are public. Civil registry records only become public after a certain period of time. The following time limits apply:
- birth certificates: 100 years
- marriage certificates: 75 years
- death certificates: 50 years
Until 1984, the municipalities of Appeltern, Dreumel, and Wamel existed. The administrative records of these municipalities can be found at the Nijmegen Regional Archives.
Please note: the complete archive of environmental permits is located in the town hall in Beneden-Leeuwen.
How does it work?
The main conditions are:
- Visits are only possible under the supervision of an archivist.
- You can only view public documents.
You must bring valid identification with you.