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A birth certificate is a vital record that documents the birth of a person. The term "birth certificate" can refer to either the original document certifying the circumstances of the birth or to a certified copy of or representation of the ensuing registration of that birth. Depending on the jurisdiction, a record of birth might or might not contain verification of the event by such as a midwife or doctor.

The birth certificate is kept in the registry office of the municipality in which someone was born. A duplicate (second version of the deed) is stored at the central repository of the Judicial Information Service in Almelo. This service is part of the Ministry of Justice and Security. A copy of the deed may be requested at various official occasions.

A birth certificate can be requested in the place of birth in the Netherlands. Nowadays this can often be applied for via the internet, which requires a DigiD login. Not everyone can request a copy of the birth certificate. This has to do with privacy and there are costs involved.

Birth certificates are often a required document for working visas or residence visas. In order for the birth certificate to be recognized by the destination country it will need to be legalised - Visa Service Desk can advise and assist you in getting this done correctly.

A Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is a statement showing that your (judicial) past does not constitute an objection to fulfilling a specific task or function in society.

When assessing a VOG application, The Ministry of Justice checks whether you have criminal offenses in your past that pose a risk to the position or purpose for which you are applying for the VOG. Some criminal offenses create an objection to one job or internship, but not to another. A speeding offense can be important, for example, if an applicant wants to become a taxi driver, but not for the position of desk clerk at a bank.

If you do not have a criminal record, or have not committed any criminal offenses that are relevant to the purpose of the application, then you will receive a VOG.

A certificate of conduct can be necessary when moving to, or working in a foreign country and can be a required document for visa applications. In order for the certificate of conduct to be recognized by the destination country it will need to be legalised - Visa Service Desk can advise and assist you in getting this done correctly.

A death certificate is either a legal document issued by a medical practitioner which states when a person died, or a document issued by a government civil registration office, that declares the date, location and cause of a person's death, as entered in an official register of deaths.

An official death certificate is usually required to be provided when applying for probate or administration of a deceased estate. They are also sought for genealogical research. The government registration office would usually be required to provide details of deaths, without production of a death certificate, to enable government agencies to update their records, such as electoral registers, government benefits paid, passport records, etc.

Visa Service Desk can advise and assist you in getting your documents legalised correctly.

A declaration of residence or certificate of residence is a statement in which the Dutch government (Belastingdienst) formally states your residence.

The statement supports the prevention of double taxation or payment of pension or annuity; you can, for example, use it to demonstrate to the tax authorities of your new country of residence that according to the Dutch government you no longer, or still do, live in the Netherlands.

In order for the declaration of residence to be recognized by the destination country it will need to be legalised - Visa Service Desk can advise and assist you in getting this done correctly.

A diploma is a certificate or deed issued by an educational institution, such as college or university, that testifies that the recipient has successfully completed a particular course of study.

The word diploma also refers to an academic award which is given after the completion of study in different courses such as diploma in higher education, diploma in graduation or diploma in post-graduation. Historically, it can also refer to a charter or official document.

Diplomas are often a required document for working visas or residence visas. In order for the diploma to be recognized by the destination country it will need to be legalised - Visa Service Desk can advise and assist you in getting this done correctly.

A marriage certificate is written proof of your marriage in a registry office. You can request the deed as a Dutch copy or as a multilingual (international) extract. You can apply for this in the municipality where you were married.

If you wish to move to a new country with your spouse, you will first need to prove your marital status to the government of the country where you will move to or to work in for a temporary period. This will have an effect on the visa applications for both of you and your ability to travel to, and stay in, your destination country.

Marriage certificates are often a required document for working visas or residence visas. In order for the marriage certificate to be recognized by the destination country it will need to be legalised - Visa Service Desk can advise and assist you in getting this done correctly.

A medical certificate or doctor's certificate is a written statement from a physician or another medically qualified healthcare provider which attests to the result of a medical examination of a patient.

A Fit to Fly Health Certificate (also known as Fit to Fly Letter or Fit for Travel Health Certificate) is a type of doctor's note assessing the risk of an individual that they might pose to either themselves or others during air travel. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many airlines now require a Fit to Fly Certificate for international travel to minimize the risk of COVID-19 infections through air travel.

Medical statements or certificates are sometimes required for visa applications. In order for the medical statement to be recognized by the destination country it will need to be legalised - Visa Service Desk can advise and assist you in getting this done correctly.

A power of attorney (POA) or letter of attorney is a written authorization to represent or act on another's behalf in private affairs, business, or some other legal matter.

The person authorizing the other to act is the principal, grantor, or donor (of the power). The one authorized to act is the agent, attorney, or in some common law jurisdictions, the attorney-in-fact.

Formerly, the term "power" referred to an instrument signed under seal while a "letter" was an instrument under hand, meaning that it was simply signed by the parties, but today a power of attorney does not need to be signed under seal.

Visa Service Desk can assist you with the creation of a power of attorney through our Notary and also guide you through legalising this document when you need to use it in a foreign country.