From 11 November 2025, you will get a citizen service number (BSN) and you will be able to pick up the letter with your personal BSN from Civil Affairs. The BSN is your personal number. It is being given to you now so that you can take care of your government affairs online in the future.
Bring ID
To pick up your BSN letter, you must bring a valid proof of identity, such as your I.D. card, passport or driving licence. Do you have children under the age of 16? Parents and guardians of a child under the age of 16 can pick up the child's BSN letter. Please also bring your child's valid ID for this purpose.
Authorisation form
You can authorise someone else to pick up your BSN letter for you. To do this, write an authorisation letter that includes your name, date of birth, address and signature, along with the name and date of birth of the person you are authorising. The letter must clearly state that you authorise that person to pick up your letter on your behalf. You must also provide a copy of your identity document to the person you are authorising.
Frequently asked questions about the BSN pick up weeks
All residents of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba aged 16 and over can pick up their personal BSN letter themselves.
Bring your valid proof of identity (Sedula/identity card, driving licence or passport) when you come to pick up your letter with personal BSN.
Yes, parents and guardians of a child under the age of 16 can pick up the child's BSN letter. Be sure to bring your child's valid ID.
Anyone aged 16 and over can pick up the letter with their personal BSN. Younger than age 16? Then a parent or guardian can pick up the letter.
Yes, you can authorise someone else to pick it up. To do this, write an authorisation letter that includes your name, date of birth, address and signature, along with the name and date of birth of the person you are authorising. The letter must clearly state that you authorise that person to pick up your letter on your behalf. You must also provide a copy of your identity document to the person you are authorising.
Yes, you can. You can request your BSN from Civil Affairs at any time.
Keep the letter with your personal BSN safely in the folder which you receive when you pick up the letter. Do not just share your BSN with others.
You can request your BSN from Civil Affairs at any time or you can look it up using your DigiD on mijn.overheid.nl.
The BSN is personal and will always remain yours. The letter is valid indefinitely as proof of your BSN.
