Moving in Amsterdam

Moving date

The municipality of Amsterdam adopts the moving date from your application. The date which the application arrives counts as the moving date. This is different if you register that you are moving at a later date. In this case the date of departure you register will apply. Your change of address from another municipality in the Netherlands will be forwarded to other government departments automatically.

Please note: An incorrect registration can possibly affect your housing benefit, student finance and your taxes.

Processing the change of address

It can take several days before the move is registered in the municipal personal records database (gemeentelijke basisadministratie).

Who can register the move

• all adults in person

• all minors, from the age of 16, in person

• spouses who live together may register for each other

• partners, in a registered partnership, may register for each other

• the parent, guardian or carer of minors

• parents with children older than 16, still living at home

• adults for parents who are living with them

• the guardian of someone who has been placed in their care.

• Any other adults, who are nominated in writing. For example, unmarried couples or those without a registered partnership.

Costs involved in registering a change of address

The registration is free.

Apply online

To register a change of address by using the web application form (webformulier) click here. Select Formulier (online invullen)

Apply in person

To register a change of address, the following documents are necessary: 

• valid identification (passport, identity card or residence permit)

• a tenancy agreement or purchase contract for the new home.

• If lodging with someone: a copy of the identity document of the main resident and a declaration stating that he or she gives you permission to live there.

Apply by post

You can register your move by post. To do so, send a signed letter with a copy of your valid form of identification (passport, driver’s license, Dutch identity card or aliens document) to the Department of Civil Affairs of an urban district council office.

Nominating a third party

You can authorize someone else to register your move for you. They will need to show the following:

• his/her valid form of identification (passport, driver’s license, Dutch identity card or aliens document)

• an authorization form completed and signed by you

• your valid form of identification (passport, driver’s license, Dutch identity card or aliens document or a copy thereof.

Correspondence address

If you do not have your own residence and want a correspondence address, you can apply in writing at the department of Civil Affairs (afdeling Burgerzaken) of an urban district council office. In the application you must explain why you want a correspondence address.

Confirmation of the move

After processing your change of address, you will receive written confirmation at the new address. This is important for checking if the registration is correct. If this is not the case, it must be confirmed in writing or in person at an urban district council office (stadsdeelkantoor). The Department of Personal Data (Dienst Persoonsgegevens) will conduct an investigation to establish the correct address details.

Further investigation

To avoid false registrations, it is possible that the member of staff at the Civil Affairs Department requests further details and documents, for example a rental contract or proof of ownership.  This will certainly be the case if you lodge with someone.

Confidentiality

It is possible to request your address details to remain confidential. You can obtain more information at the Department of Civil Affairs of an urban district council office.