Working with the Personal Records Database (BRP)
The Personal Records Database (Basisregistratie personen, BRP) contains personal records on all residents, and on those who have left the country (non-residents). Persons who stay in the Netherlands for less than 4 months may be registered as non-residents, for instance because they temporarily work or study in the Netherlands. These data are not accessible to the general public.
Access to the BRP
Organisations with access to the BRP include pension funds, health insurance companies, and hospitals. Research institutions can also apply for access to the BRP.
To be allowed access to the BRP (in Dutch), first you apply for permission to the National Office for Identity Data (Rijksdienst voor Identiteitsgegevens, RvIG). You apply by completing the form Autorisatieaanvraagformulier BRP and sending it to info@rvig.nl. You must state the data you wish to use, on which persons, and for what tasks or purposes. Furthermore, the computer system you use must satisfy the security requirements (in Dutch). Then the minister will decide if access is granted (authorisation decision).
Please note: Does your organisation need access to data in the BRP? Access to data in the BRP is only granted if it is of importance to society ánd with permission from the Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations. Â
Online application procedure via Message Box
You can also request approval to (regularly) perform work in the Personal Records Database digitally using Message Box. You must submit your application to the National Office for Identity Data (RvIG). Message Box is a secure email system that enables you as an entrepreneur to exchange digital messages with Dutch government agencies.
One-time request for BRP data
Do you need data from the BRP once only? For instance, for research or for your own data? You can request the data from your municipality. Data from the BRP will not be issued for commercial purposes.