Communicating relocation

You report your move at the place of residence where you will be living.

You must be registered in the Netherlands. If you are not registered, you can use'Moving to the Netherlands'.
Do this no later than 5 days after you move.
You can let us know up to 4 weeks in advance.

Arrange your move quickly and easily via 'Directly arrange online'

To which agencies will the municipality notify my move?

The municipality communicates your relocation to all agencies that need this information to perform their legal duties. These include the tax authorities, the police, the fire department and hospitals. On wierijgtmijngegevens.nl you can see which agencies these are.

If you are late in reporting it, it may affect such things as rent subsidies, student loans, your parking permit, municipal taxes or benefits.

How does it work?

The following individuals may report a move:

everyone 16 years and older for themselves;
cohabiting spouses/registered partners for each other (only if they move together from one address to another);
the parent, guardian or caregiver for minor children;
parent(s) for resident adult children (only if they move together from one address to another);
adult children for resident parent(s) (only if they move together from one address to another);
the trustee for a person under guardianship;
the head of the institution for persons residing in an institution;
someone you have authorized to pass on the move for you.

Authorize someone

For an authorization, write a letter containing the following information:

'I hereby authorize (your initials, last name, date of birth and place of birth and address), the person listed below (initials, last name, date of birth and place of birth and address of the person you authorize) to notify me of my move from (old address) to (new address).'

Sign this letter and give it to the authorized representative.

At the counter, the proxy must show the following:

his or her valid ID;
(a copy of) your valid proof of identity

Authorities that need the details of your move

The municipality notifies your relocation to the agencies that need this information to perform their legal duties.

How long does it take?

The municipality will update your address information within 5 business days.

Check this at mijnoverheid

Directly arrange online

The municipality of Wassenaar works with DigiD. Would you like to know more or apply for a DigiD? Please visit www.digid.nl