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Report your move to the municipality

Report your address change to the municipality for your new address. You can do this from four weeks before your move through no later than five days afterward.

My moving plan
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What will you arrange?

Report your move to the municipality

Changing your municipal address: the essentials

Report your move to the municipality where you will live. The municipality updates your address in the Personal Records Database. Government organizations then receive your new address automatically.

When should you arrange this?

  • From four weeks before your moving date
  • No later than five days after your move
  • When moving to another municipality, report it to the new municipality
  • Reporting late? The report date may be used as your moving date

What do you need?

  • Your new address
  • Planned moving date
  • DigiD to report online
  • A valid ID if reporting in person at city hall
  • Proof of occupancy or permission from the primary resident, such as a rental or purchase agreement
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Enter details

Enter your new address and moving date. We will then find the correct municipality.

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Report to the municipality

Municipality not known yet

First enter your new address and moving date. We will automatically find the correct municipal website, where you can report your move directly.

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Helpful tips

Use the municipality for your new address

Report your move there.

Have DigiD ready

You generally report online with DigiD.

Check your evidence

You may need a rental agreement or purchase deed.

Check your address later

View your BRP details through MijnOverheid.

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Check it off

Finished with change your address with the municipality? Check it off! 💪

This helps you complete your move without loose ends.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I report my move to the municipality?

You can report your move from four weeks before the moving date. Do so no later than five days after moving. If you report it later, the municipality may use the report date as your moving date.

Which municipality should I report my move to?

Report your move to the municipality where you will live. If you are moving to another municipality, you generally do not need to notify your old municipality separately.

Do I need to deregister from my old municipality?

No. When moving within the Netherlands, you generally do not need to deregister separately. The new municipality processes your address change in the BRP and the old municipality is updated automatically.

What do I need to change my address with the municipality?

To report online, you generally need your new address, moving date, DigiD, and proof of occupancy, such as a rental agreement, purchase deed, or permission from the primary resident. If you report the move in person, you also need a valid ID.

Can I report my move online with DigiD?

Many municipalities let you report a move online with DigiD. Some also allow reporting by mail or at a service desk. The options vary by municipality.

Who receives my new address automatically?

Your address is updated in the Personal Records Database. Government organizations authorized to use your BRP data receive it automatically. You often need to notify businesses and private organizations yourself. See the ‘Forward mail’ step on Direct-Regelen.nl.

What happens if I report my move too late?

If you report more than five days after moving, the municipality may use the report date as your moving date. Municipalities may also impose a fine if important changes are not reported on time.

Avoid common mistakes

  1. 1Reporting too lateDo this no later than five days after your move.
  2. 2Choosing the wrong municipalityReport it to the municipality for your new address.
  3. 3Forgetting evidenceHave your rental agreement, purchase deed, or permission ready.
  4. 4Not having DigiD readyYou generally need DigiD to report online.
  5. 5Entering the wrong moving dateThe date you provide is used as your moving date.
  6. 6Forgetting businessesUse the ‘Forward mail’ step on Direct-Regelen.nl for these.

Continue with your move

Forward your mailForward your mail and update your address with organizations.Update your insurance when movingUpdate your insurance policies for your new address.Record meter readingsRecord meter readings in both homes.Hand over your old homeLeave your old home in good condition.

Sources

Logo RijksoverheidRijksoverheid – Reporting a move to the municipalityLogo RijksoverheidRijksoverheid – Personal Records DatabaseLogo RijksoverheidRvIG – Frequently asked questions about the BRP

Last updated: June 2026

Every move is different. Direct-regelen can only provide general tips. If in doubt, always check current information and your municipality’s requirements.