Notify us of your move

What is it?

• If you move to or within the municipality of West Maas en Waal, you must notify us.
• Do this no later than 5 days after you have moved.

Notify us of your move

If you are late in reporting your change of address, this may have consequences for, for example, your housing benefit, student finance, parking permit, municipal taxes, or benefits.

Moving abroad

If you are moving abroad from the municipality, you must notify the municipality at least 5 days before your departure. You will then need to register your emigration. Different rules apply to emigration. The section Moving abroad explains what you need to do.

How does it work?

The following persons may report a change of address:

• everyone aged 16 and over for themselves
• spouses/registered partners living together for each other (only if they are moving together from one address to another)
• the parent, guardian, or caregiver for minor children
• parent(s) for adult children living at home (only if they are moving together from one address to another)
• adult children for parent(s) living at home (only if they are moving together from one address to another)
• the guardian for a person who has been placed under guardianship
• the head of the institution for persons residing in an institution
• someone you have authorized to report the move on your behalf

Authorize someone

To obtain authorization, write a letter containing the following information:

'I, (your initials, last name, date of birth, place of birth, and address), hereby authorize the person named below (initials, last name, date of birth, place of birth, and address of the person you are authorizing) to report my move from (old address) to (new address).'

Sign this letter and give it to the authorized representative.

At the counter, the authorized representative must present the following:

• his or her valid identification document
• (a copy of) your valid ID
• proof of your new address, for example a purchase or rental contract or permission from the main occupant if you are going to live with someone else
• the signed letter of authorization

Authorities that require your relocation details

The municipality will notify the authorities that require this information for the performance of their statutory duties of your move.

What should I do?

Notify the new municipality of your move. Do this no later than 5 days after you have moved. If you want to notify them earlier, you can do so up to 4 weeks before the date of your move.

Please note:

If you report your change of address after moving, the date of the move will be the date of the change of address. This must be done within 5 days of moving.

• If you report the change later, the date on which you notify the municipality of the change will be the official date of the change of address.
• If you have notified the municipality of a future move, the municipality will update your address details on the date you provide. This will then be the date of your change of address.

Make sure you provide all the information the municipality needs. Otherwise, the municipality will not update your address details.

Would you like to report your move in person at the municipality?

Then you need to make an appointment. Make sure you have all the necessary documents with you during the appointment.

Notify us of your move

What do I need?

Submit online

• You can report your move online using DigiD. If you do not yet have a DigiD, you can apply for one at DigiD.nl. You will receive your DigiD login code within a few days.

Pass on personally

• your valid proof of identity

Submit in writing

• the municipal relocation form
• your signature on the form
• a copy of your valid ID

How long will it take?

The municipality will update your address details within five working days.

Additional information

If you are going to live with someone or move in together, you must also submit the following documents to the municipality:

• copy of your valid ID
• written statement from the primary occupant
• copy of the main occupant's identity document

Are you going to live in recreational accommodation (house, chalet, or mobile home)?

Permanent residence in a recreational accommodation is not permitted.