The certificate of principal residence (proof of residence / certificate of registration) confirms that a resident is registered at his address in the municipality.
The certificate contains a number of personal details such as:
- surname and first names
- place and date of birth
- address
- nationality
- the date since which you have been living at the address.
You can also request a certificate of principal residence with the history of your previous addresses.
Target Group
- Burger
Conditions
The following parties may request the attestation in respect of yourself:
- yourself
- your legal representative (e.g. parent or guardian)
- special authorised representatives such as a notary or lawyer
- third parties (e.g. public or private institutions) if its issue is prescribed by or under the law
- a third person provided they hold a power of attorney and the applicant's identity card (or copy thereof).
Proof
If you collect the certificate yourself:
- your own identity card or residence permit.
If you request the attestation for someone else:
- a power of attorney from the person concerned and a copy of his or her identity card
- your own identity card.
Procedure
Procedure
You can request the certificate of principal residence from your municipality.
If you have an electronic identity card (eID), you can also consult, download and print the document
- on 'My File', the online application of the National Register
- on 'My Burgerprofiel', the online application of the Flemish government
- the e-counter of your municipality.
Others can only apply for the attestation at the Civil Affairs Office.