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 *Reading Dutch Marriage Records - [[Media:1-NL_Marriage_Records_in_Paragraph_Format-Instruction.pdf|Instruction]], [[Media:2-NL_Marriage_Records_in_Paragraph_Format-Activity.pdf|Activity]], [[Media:3-NL_Marriage_Records_in_Paragraph_Format-Answer_Key.pdf|Answer Key]]
 *Reading Dutch Death Records - [[Media:1-NL_Civil_Registration_Death_Records-Instruction.pdf|Instruction]], [[Media:2-NL_Civil_Registration_Death_Records-Activity.pdf|Activity]], [[Media:3-NL_Civil_Registration_Death_Records-Answer_Key.pdf|Answer Key]]
+==Applying for Recent Civil Registration Records==
+===Privacy Laws===
+In some cases, you will wish to get records for Dutch ancestors who lived recently, during the time when records  are not public.
+*Dutch birth records are public after 100 years
+*Dutch marriage records are public after 75 years
+*Dutch death records are public after 50 years
+<br>
+You can obtain a certified copy of birth, marriage or death records from the municipality where the event took place at the discretion of the municipality, which can vary. More recent documents can only be obtained with permission of the person(s) involved or proof of death. Some municipalities accept proof that the applicant is a descendant in lieu of permission or proof of death. Some municipalities require proof of descent before they will provide certified copies, even if you have proof of death.
+===Contacting the Municipality===
+You need to find the address of the municipality. All municipalities have a website, that can usually be found at the .nl address, for example “www.amsterdam.nl” or “www.rotterdam.nl". You can also search for the name of the municipality in a search engine like Google or Bing. Most municipalities will have two addresses: one for visitors and a PO Box (Postbus). You need this second address. There might also be a contact form on the site where you can ask for specific instructions.
+===What to include in a request for a certified copy===
+Most municipalities will only accept requests in writing, not via email. In your request for the certified copy, you will typically need to include the following information:<br>
+*Your full name and current address
+*Your signature
+*Full name of the person(s) whose record you are ordering
+*Date of the event
+*Municipality where the event took place
+*Reason why you need the certificate. If you need an international (English) certificate, please indicate that in your request.
+*Copy of your passport
+*Signed permission of the person(s) involved, including a copy of their passport, or
+*Proof of death of the person(s) involved, and
+*Proof of descent. This is not always necessary for your (grand)parents’ records
+===Paying for the Certificate===
+Most municipalities will send you the certified copy with an invoice. The typical fee for a certified copy is around 13-15 euros including shipping. Most municipalities only support bank transfers, not credit card payments, so if you live outside the EU additional bank charges may apply. You can also use a service like TransferWise.
 == References ==
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 [[Category:Netherlands_Civil_Registration]] [[Category:Civil_Registration]]