Resettlement from abroad in the BRP

Are you coming to the Netherlands from abroad and were you previously registered in the Netherlands? Or have you been deregistered from the Basic Registration of Persons (BRP, formerly GBA)? Then you have to re-register in person at the desk of the town hall if you are going to live in Gemert-Bakel for more than 4 months. This is required by law.
Instruction text: You must make an appointment for this product. This can be done online or by phone. Is the registration also for your family members? Then they must come with you to the appointment at the town hall.

Bring

  • A valid form of identification. This may not be a driver's license.

  • proof of occupancy. You may be asked for documents related to the property where you live (for example, a lease, proof of ownership, or a declaration of residence/cohabitationexternal-link-icon from the main occupant of the property).

If you are in possession of relevant deeds, please also bring them:

  • A birth certificate if you were born abroad;
  • If you are (were) married: a marriage certificate, a divorce certificate or a certificate as proof that the marriage was dissolved by death. The deeds are not prerequisites for registration. The deeds can also be turned in at a later date.

  • If you come from the Netherlands Antilles or Aruba please bring proof of deregistration. Citizens from Belgium or Germany may also be asked for this.

Terms

  • This return is only applicable if you were previously registered in the Netherlands and emigrated from the Netherlands after October 1, 1994.

  • This also applies to Dutch nationals from the Dutch Caribbean (the countries of Aruba, CuraƧao and St. Maarten and the municipalities of Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius).

  • If you were deregistered from the municipality before October 1, 1994, the product First registration in the Netherlands in the BRP applies to you. If you do not have Dutch, EU/EEA or Swiss nationality, you will also need a residence permit (to qualify for a driver's license, subsidy, benefit, etc.).

Cost

There is no charge for this product.

How long does it take?

Depending on your situation, it will take 1-4 weeks for your registration to be processed in the BRP.