You can apply for a DigiD, the a digital login tool that proves who you are when you carry out a procedure online. For example with the government or your pension fund. However, you must be registered with your municipality in the Basisregistratie Personen – BRP (Personal Records Database) for this.
Last updated on 7 June 2024
Applying for and activating a DigiD
You apply for a DigiD at Digid.nl. Once you have applied for your DigiD, you will receive a letter with an activation code within three working days. You must activate your DigiD within 21 days. Otherwise you will have to submit a new DigiD application.
Repeating DigiD application if your application fails
Your application for DigiD may be unsuccessful. If this occurs, you will have to submit a new DigiD application. This might happen if you have:
- forgotten your username;
- forgotten your password (however, you do not need to apply for a new DigiD if you provided your telephone number or email address in your first DigiD application. In that case, you can simply recover your password);
- not used your DigiD for three years;
- not activated your DigiD within 21 days.
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There is no legal obligation to have a DigiD. However, many government organisations use the DigiD system for to grant access to their online services. Without a DigiD, you will be unable to manage most of your affairs with government organisations online.
Does someone else manage your affairs online? If so, do not give them your login details. You can authorise this person to use your DigiD. This person will then receive their own login for your DigiD. Your authorised representative can then manage your affairs online.
Even in case you live abroad you can apply for a DigiD. Read how to apply for a DigiD from outside the Netherlands.
Will you soon start receiving a state pension (AOW)? Then you should apply to the Sociale Verzekeringsbank – SVB (Social Insurance Bank) for your DigiD.