Request a Certificate of Conduct (VOG)
Would you like to apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) from the municipality? If so, please make an appointment.
What it is
A VOG is a certificate of good conduct. Your employer or another organisation may request one.
Who it is for
- You can apply for a VOG yourself. Someone else may also do this on your behalf, provided they have an authorisation.
- Do you need a VOG for a company or organisation? Then you can apply for a Begin external link: VOG for legal entities(External link), end external link. on the website of Justis (in Dutch).
Conditions
You are registered in The Hague.
How it works
You can apply for a VOG in 2 ways:
- apply through the municipality
- apply digitally via Justis
Apply through the municipality
You will receive the application form
Enter your details
Apply for the VOG at the municipality
Submit your application
The municipality will send your application to Justis
You will receive a notification from Justis
Apply digitally via Justis
You can also apply for a VOG digitally. This process does not go through the municipality. Your employer or organisation initiates the application with Justis. You will then receive an email from Justis to complete the application. For more information see the Begin external link: website of Justis(External link), end external link. (in Dutch).
Other situations
I am moving abroad. How do I apply for a VOG?
Do you need a VOG for purposes such as a visa or a work permit? Ask the organisation that requires the VOG to complete its section of the application form.
If the organisation is unable to complete the application form, please fill it out yourself.
- Begin external link: Download the application form(External link), end external link. on the website of Justis.
- Include a letter, email, or other document from the organisation, stating why you need the VOG.
- Submit the form and the document to the municipality.
Read more about Begin external link: applying for a VOG from outside the Netherlands(External link), end external link. (NetherlandsWorldwide).
I am a self-employed professional (freelancer). How do I apply for a VOG?
Your client or the party engaging your services will initiate the VOG application with Justis. You will then receive an email from Justis. You can complete the application by following the link provided in that email.
Will you be working in the healthcare, financial, or legal sector? Then
Begin external link: apply for a VOG as a self-employed professional(External link), end external link. on the website of Justis (in Dutch).
Needed to apply
- a Begin external link: valid form of identification(External link), end external link.
- a completed application form
I am submitting the application on behalf of someone else
Are you submitting the form on behalf of someone else? If so, please bring the following:
- a valid form of identification for both yourself and the person for whom you are making the application
- a completed application form
- a signed letter of authorisation
BRP written authorisation form
(PDF, 204.7 KB)
Apply
Apply for your VOG
Make an appointment to submit the completed form. You can do this at Stadhuis Spui, Stadskantoor Leyweg, or Stadsdeelkantoor Laak.
Fees
You pay € 41,35 when submitting your application at the counter. You can pay using a debit card. Cash payments are only accepted at Stadhuis Spui. Credit card payments are not accepted.
How long it takes
You will receive the VOG by mail at your home address within 2 to 4 weeks.
Contact
Do you have any questions? Please Begin link: contact the municipality, end link..