Affidavit of Civil Status
This is an affidavit sworn to by the applicant regarding his/her marital status and is only available to U.S. citizens. Dutch authorities may ask you for this document to prove your unmarried status when, for example, registering in The Netherlands for a residence permit or when getting married.
You must make an appointment and come in person to American Consulate in Amsterdam and bring:
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The Affidavit of Civil Status (PDF 69kb) filled out, but UNSIGNED. You will sign in the presence of the consular officer.
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Your valid U.S. passport.
- The Notary Services fee for this service must be paid in cash, euro or dollars, or by credit card. PIN payments cannot be processed.
You may also be required to have the completed Affidavit legalized. This must be done at:
- Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken
Afdeling Legalisatie
Bezuidenhoutseweg 67
2500 EB DEN HAAG
(Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Legalization Department, P.O. Box 20061, 2500 EB The Hague)
Telephone : (070) 3485901
An Appointment Is Required
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For this service you must set up an appointment. Please download the required form(s) and complete them before coming to the Consulate. If you have any questions our staff will of course assist you. Note that you can bring up to four people on one appointment.
Please, click here to set your appointment up online.
Access and Security Notice
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If at all possible bring only the items you need for the service you are requesting. Bringing items that cannot be brought into the Consulate, e.g. cell phones, laptops, knives of all kinds, etc., will delay your entering the building or may even lead to cancellation of your appointment. Please read our Access and Security Notice (click on the picture). Thank you for your cooperation.
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