Requesting an extract from the parental responsibility register

To obtain an extract from the parental responsibility register, you must submit a written application to the district court. You might need this, for instance, if you have to prove who has parental responsibility for your child.

Last updated on 10 August 2021

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Information listed in the parental responsibility register

The parental responsibility register contains judicial decrees on parental responsibility for a minor child. The register also contains information on:

  • the joint parental responsibility of unmarried parents;
  • who will be granted parental responsibility after the death of the parents.

Requesting an extract from the parental responsibility register

You can submit a written request for an extract from the parental responsibility register to any district court. This service is free of charge.

Laws and regulations (in Dutch)

Burgerlijk Wetboek Boek 1, artikel 244

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