Id.
You apply for an identity card in person at the municipality. To do this, by appointment, go to the Public Center in the town hall. Children must also come to the town hall in person to apply. Up to the age of 12 they need permission to apply. After 5 working days you can pick up your identity card, by appointment. Identity cards for persons 18 years and older are valid for 10 years. Persons under 18 years of age receive an identity card that is valid for 5 years.
Identity card application
Step 1 - Prepare and pay for identity card online
You can prepare and pay for your application online. This saves time at the counter.
Preparing and paying for your application online
Step 2 - Make an appointment to finalize your application
After your online application, make an appointment immediately to finalize your application at City Hall.
Step 3 - What will you bring to your appointment?
- An appropriate passport photo no more than 6 months old. This is strictly checked. Please note the applicable requirements.
- All identity documents and passports you have. Also bring expired documents and any foreign travel documents.
- Lost your travel document? Report the loss to the municipality using the following form.
- Debit card or cash. You pay for the passport during the appointment unless you have already paid online.
- Consent for children up to age 12. Children up to age 12 need permission from all people who have custody of the child. Usually these are the parents. You can arrange consent online with DigiD.
Statement of consent for children up to 12 years of age
Prefer hard copy? Download the consent form (PDF) and bring it with you to your appointment. Remember to bring proof of identity (not a copy!) of the custody holder(s)!
Step 4: Collecting your identity card
After five working days, your identity card will be ready at City Hall. You will receive an e-mail about this (also check your 'unwanted e-mail' folder).
Please note that you must also make a Make an appointment an appointment to pick up your ID card.
Drop by is also possible
Would you prefer to arrange everything at once at City Hall? You can! Then don't wait until the last minute. Make an appointment on time. Waiting times for an appointment can be long, especially towards the school vacations. See under step 3 what to bring with you to your appointment.
Cost
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Identity card for persons 18 years and older | € 78,50 |
| Identity card for persons 18 years and older with emergency application | € 135,50 |
| Identity card for persons up to 17 years of age | € 42,00 |
| Identity card for persons up to 17 years of age with emergency application | € 101,00 |
Do you have municipal tax forgiveness? If so, bring the letter you received about this. You may qualify for a free identity card.
Details
Rush request
Do you need your identity card quickly? Then make an urgent application. Please note: this can only be done at the counter. You can pick up your identity card within 2 working days. Have you lost your old identity card? Then an urgent application is sometimes not possible.
Make an appointment immediately
Lost or stolen
Have you lost your ID card or has it been stolen? You do not need to report it to the police first. Report the loss to the municipality using the following form.
You can also make a Make an appointment appointment at the Public Center to stop by and request a new document. Did you apply for the missing identity card in another municipality than Opsterland at the time? Please report this by phone before you visit so we can request information from the other municipality.
Id.
In many cases, you are required to identify yourself with a valid ID. For example, if you need medical Health , you must show a valid ID to the health care provider.
Read more about the identification requirement on the Rijksoverheid website.
