A crucial part of the name change process for newly naturalised citizens is registering your birth certificate in The Netherlands. The request for a name change is basically a request to change your birth name and, therefore, your birth certificate. 

Every name change results in an amendment of your birth certificate. The birth certificate is the source document for the Dutch public register (BRP). All official documents, such as your passport, ID and driver’s license, are based on the name registered on your birth certificate.

Without a registered birth certificate, you cannot change your name in the Netherlands. Therefore, we explain what you need to do to register your birth certificate in The Netherlands as part of the name change process:

• How to register your birth certificate
• What to do if you cannot register your birth certificate

If you need help or have questions about accessing your birth certificate, please contact us.

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