Moving within the Netherlands
Report your change of address
The Netherlands is divided into municipalities (gemeenten). When you first arrive in the country, you must register with your local municipality in the Dutch municipal database (BRP). If you later move to a different address within the Netherlands, you are required to update your BRP registration accordingly.
Moving within the same municipality
Your municipality must be informed of your new address, even if you are moving within the same municipality or city. In most cases, you can report your new address online using your DigiD, in writing, or in person at a municipal counter. Once your request is processed, you will automatically deregister from your previous address.
How to report your move within…
- The Hague (if not registered via The Hague International Centre)
- Delft
- Rijswijk (in Dutch)
- Leidschendam-Voorburg (in Dutch)
Moving to another municipality
When moving to a different municipality, you will have to report your change of address to your new municipality of residence. Once your request has been processed, your registration will be updated to reflect your new address, and your previous municipality will be notified automatically.
How to report your move to…
- The Hague (if not registered via The Hague International Centre)
- Delft
- Rijswijk (in Dutch)
- Leidschendam-Voorburg (in Dutch)
The Hague International Centre
If you registered through The Hague International Centre and are moving to or within The Hague, you may report your change of address directly to our Centre. Please fill out and sign this address registration form and send a copy by email to internationalcentre@denhaag.nl together with:
- a copy of the passports of all individuals who will be moving.
- a copy of the signed rental or purchase agreement in your name. Or a permission form signed by the main tenant or owner of a property, allowing your registration at that address.
Please note that this does not apply to international students. Student registrations are processed separately and are only available during specific periods. Are you an international student? You can change your address by following this procedure.
