Registration
A baby’s birth an be registered by the mother, father, or mother’s female partner. If neither the mother nor her partner are able to register the birth, then the birth can be registered by:
- someone who was present at the birth
- the owner of the house in which the the child was born
- an employee of the institution where the child was born
The registration of a birth is free of charge.
Documents to bring
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identification of the father and mother
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the date and time of birth
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marriage certificate, if mother is married
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in some cases, proof of the birth from a doctor, the hospital, or a midwife
Parental authority
Married parents or parents with a registered partnership automatically have joint custody over their child.
For additional information, please read the government website about the rules of registering a birth in the Netherlands.
