Proof of Occupancy

Are you reporting a move? Then you'll need a Proof of Occupancy. This way the municipality can prevent incorrect registrations.

The type of proof of occupancy you will need depends on your living situation:

Purchase of property:

1. the purchase deed or
2. the mortgage deed or
3. the (provisional) sales contract with a key receipt form stating that the buyer has access to and may use the property before the purchase deed is executed.

Renting from a housing corporation, letting agency, estate agency or property management company:

1. the rental contract or
2. a permit to rent social housing.
   

Renting on the commercial market:

1. the rental contract or a permit to rent or buy social housing and
2. (a copy of) the landlord’s valid identity document and
3. (a copy of) the landlord’s proof of ownership.
   

Sublets or lodging and in the event of cohabitation:

1. written permission from the occupant or owner and
2. (a copy of) the valid identity document of the occupant or owner and
3. (a copy of) the tenancy contract of the occupant or (a copy of) the owner’s proof of ownership