Extract of personal data from the Personal Records Database (BRP)
What is it?
You can request a BRP extract for various reasons. For example, to take an exam, enroll in a school, register with the Chamber of Commerce, or enroll in a training program. You also need an extract for a housing association (co-tenant and acceptance of housing).
The Personal Records Database (BRP) contains information about everyone who lives or has lived in the Netherlands. You can request an extract of this personal data from the municipality where you are registered. The extract will contain at least your:
- name
- address
- place of residence
- date of birth
The cost of a personal data extract is:
- €13.00
Request an extract from the BRP (Basic Registration of Persons)
What should I do?
You can request an extract of personal data from the BRP for:
- yourself
- your child who lives with you and is younger than 16 years of age
- for someone else, if this person has authorized you to do so
You can request your extract from the BRP from your local municipality. There are several ways to do this.
Apply online
Request your BRP extract online. To do so, you will need the following:
- your DigiD. Don't have a DigiD yet? Request one via DigiD.nl. You will receive your DigiD login code within a few days.
- online banking details
Written requests
Send the following items to the municipality:
- letter explaining why you need the extract
- your signature on the letter
- a copy of your valid ID
Personal requests
Please bring the following items to the municipal office:
- your valid proof of identity
- debit card or cash
Authorize someone
Would you like to authorize someone to request your BRP extract? If so, please write a letter containing the following information:
- the reason why you need the extract
- name of the authorized representative
- your signature
- signature of the authorized representative
The authorized representative will request your BRP extract in person at the municipal office. The authorized representative must bring the following documents with them:
- valid proof of identity of the authorized representative
- (copy of) your valid ID
- the signed letter of authorization
Request an extract from the Non-Residents Register (RNI)
- Do you live abroad? Or are you no longer registered with a Dutch municipality? Then your personal data will be stored in the Non-Residents Register (RNI).
- You can request an RNI extract from one of the RNI service desk municipalities. This document is available in several languages.
What should I bring?
For an online application, you will need:
- your DigiD
- online banking details
Personal requests
- valid identification
- debit card or cash
Written requests
- a copy of your valid ID
- letter explaining why you need the extract
- your signature on the letter
Authorize someone else
The authorized representative will take your letter of authorization to the municipality, along with:
- a copy of your valid ID
- his or her own identification document
How long will it take?
- Are you requesting your extract online or in writing? The municipality will then send it to you by mail.
- Are you requesting your extract in person at the municipal office? Then you will receive it immediately. This also applies if you authorize someone else to collect it on your behalf.