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Parking
Everything about parking in The Hague: parking permits, number plate parking, paid parking and fines, permit areas.
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Waste and recycling
Household waste, household waste calendar, Afvalpas, separating waste, bulky waste, garden waste and company waste.
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Moving and immigration
Report your move, proof of occupancy, moving from abroad, mailing address, address investigation, settling in The Hague, work and housing.
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Passport and identity card
Apply for or renew your Dutch passport or identity card.
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Care and support
Social Support Act (WMO), request care and assistance, service points, modifications to home, wheelchair, mobility scooter, caregivers, legal assistance, Homeless Help Desk.
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Report a problem
Report a problem with rubbish and housing issues such as nuisance, overdue maintenance and other complaints.
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Certificates and official documents
Apply for (or register) certificates, extracts and official documents such as a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and personal information in BRP.
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Birth and adoption
Register a birth, paternity, acknowledgement of parenthood, adoption.
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Taxes
Municipal taxes, paying taxes, refunds, contesting taxes, property value, dog tax, contact.
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Ground lease
Ground lease in The Hague, reissue, paying, from ground lease to your own land.
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Permits and exemptions
Arrange permits and exemptions for parking, building and renovation, and events.
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Marriage and registered partnership
Marriage, registered partnership and wedding venues.
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Driving licence
Apply for and renew a driving licence, exchange a foreign driving licence.
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Integration and naturalisation
Help with integration, learning Dutch, naturalisation, status holders, info for EU migrant workers.
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Subsidies
Subsidy for activities, climate adaptation and sponsorship for student clubs.
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Death
Arrange a funeral or cremation. Death certificate, cemeteries.
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Divorce and termination of registered partnership
Divorce certificate, registering a divorce, termination of registered partnership.
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News
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Underground bike parking at Central Station temporarily closed
The bicycle parking facility under the Koningin Julianaplein at The Hague’s Central Station will be closed from 1 October 2023 to December 2024. Construction will then begin on 2 buildings with 396 apartments on the Koningin Julianaplein. And the square will also be fixed up.
29 September 2023
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Municipal Council adopts ban on carrying knives
A citywide ban in The Hague on carrying utility knives in public areas or in publicly accessible buildings took effect on 18 September 2023. Utility knives include kitchen knives and craft knives. The ban enables the police to do more against the possession of knives.
22 September 2023
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Possible experiment with firework-free neighbourhoods in The Hague
At the end of September The Hague Municipal council will discuss a proposal by the Municipal Executive to experiment with a ban on fireworks in 6 neighbourhoods.
22 September 2023
In the city
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Introducing The Hague
Statistics on The Hague, a royal city, history of The Hague.
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Getting there and around
Public transport, parking, road maintenance, cycling in The Hague, getting downtown and to Scheveningen.
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Sport
Swimming pools, sport rentals, sporting facilities, sporting events, disabled sports, swimming lessons.
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Nature and environment
CO2 neutral city, the green city, sustainability, water and the city, dogs and animals.
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Education and studying
Primary education, secondary education, tertiary and vocational education, international education, childcare.
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Leisure
Outdoor markets, bookstores and libraries, theatres, sports, fun on Scheveningen beach.
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Safety
Camera surveillance, alcohol and cannabis bans, lost and found items, municipal enforcers, cyber security.
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Business
Networking and contact information, Local Business Counter, Impact Economy Programme.
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News
The latest news about the city of The Hague.
Municipality of The Hague
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Municipal Council
Council members, meeting schedule, video streams, Council Committees, get involved.
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Municipal Executive
Mayor and aldermen, decisions by the Municipal Executive, official documents, press room.
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Municipal organisation
Municipal departments, City Hall, Atrium City Hall.
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International The Hague
City of Peace and Justice, innovating peace and justice, business location, International Zone, Directorate of International Affairs.
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Elections
Dutch parliamentary elections 2023, Dutch voters abroad, Elections Unit.
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Contact with the municipality
Contact information, city district offices, make an appointment, complaints, objections and appeals.
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Ukraine
The Hague is providing shelter to refugees from Ukraine. The information for refugees has also been translated into Ukrainian and Dutch.
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The Hague in numbers
The Hague is the 3rd largest city in the Netherlands with 560,000 inhabitants (2023). Read more about the city and its inhabitants.
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Help with high energy prices
Are you facing financial difficulties because of the high energy prices? Read what you can do to save on your energy bill. And look where you can go for help with your money matters and allowances.