Will you be staying in the Netherlands for less than 4 months? For example, to work or study here? In that case, you can register with the Non-Residents Register (RNI). You will then be issued with a citizen service number (BSN). Registration is free.
Registering in Venlo
To register as a resident, change your address, get married, register your children at birth and apply for a driving licence, you need to visit the local authority. You must also report unpleasant incidents such as a death or the theft of documents to the local authority.
Registering: Registration for Non-Residents
Before your appointment at the RNI counter, please complete the online registration form. Once you’ve completed the form, you’ll receive a QR code that you’ll need to bring with you to your appointment at the RNI counter. You can schedule a maximum of 6 people per appointment online. Read more on the websiteof the Municipality of Venlo or make an appointment here.
Frequently asked questions
How do I notify the authorities of my move?
Are you coming from abroad and would you like to live in Venlo (again)? You will need to report this to the Municipality of Venlo. You will find more information on the website of the Municipality of Venlo or here here.
Are you moving house within the municipality of Venlo, or are you moving here from another municipality? Please give us plenty of notice of your move. This can be done from 4 weeks before the move until no later than 5 days afterwards. Read more on the website of the municipality of Venlo. Organise your move online
What should I do if I’m leaving to go abroad again?
You must notify the local authority of your move abroad. You must report this if you spend more than 8 months abroad within a 1-year period. You will find more information on the website of the Municipality of Venlo. Please confirm your departure online.
How can I apply for or renew my driving licence?
You must apply for a driving licence in person at the town hall. Read more on the website of the Municipality of Venlo and make an appointment here.
Can I get married or enter into a civil partnership?
Yes. In Venlo, you can get married or enter into a civil partnership. This can take place on different days and at different venues. Visit the website of the Municipality of Venlo for more information. There you can also read how to arrange this online.
How do I register the birth of my child?
Was your child born in the municipality of Venlo? You must register the birth with the local authority within 3 days. You can do this from Monday to Friday, from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm. You do not need to make an appointment. If your child was born at VieCuri Medical Centre, you can also register the birth online. That way, you will not need to visit the town hall.
How do I register a death?
If someone dies in the Netherlands, this must be reported to the local authority in the area where the person died. Usually, the funeral director takes care of this. But you can also do it yourself. You will find more information on the website of the Municipality of Venlo.
More information
www.venlo.nl
Local contact points and organisations
Stadskantoor gemeente Venlo
Hanzeplaats 1
Telephone: 14077 (from abroad: +31 77 359 66 66)
RNI Helpdesk
33 Columbusweg, Venlo
+31 77 207 9124
rni@venlo.nl