Can someone else register at my address?
Someone can register at your address, provided: (1) Written consent from the main occupant (owner or main tenant) is required — the city asks for it. (2) For rentals the landlord may require consent (social housing often yes, private sector check rental contract). (3) No legal maximum number of registrants per address, but city can do address investigation if ghost-occupancy is suspected. (4) Benefits impact: rent and health benefits of main occupant may lapse if co-registrant has income (Tax Office 0800-0543). (5) If consent is refused: someone cannot register at your address — no alternative route.
Step by step
- 1Check your rental contractIn social housing and with many private landlords there's a clause about co-occupancy. Secret registration = grounds for eviction. Read first, then inform landlord.
- 2Calculate benefits impactCo-occupant with income reduces your rent and health benefits. Calculate at belastingdienst.nl/toeslagen before consenting — sometimes costs you hundreds of euros per month.
- 3Give written consentWrite a short letter with your name, BSN, address and text: “I consent to [name, BSN] registering at [address] from [date]. Signature + date”. Add ID copy.
- 4Co-occupant registers themselvesThe co-occupant registers using your consent letter via DigiD or at city counter. You don't need to attend — the consent letter is sufficient proof.
- 5On departure: withdraw consentCo-occupant leaves without de-registering? Write the city with “address investigation request” — they send letters, no response = person is de-registered (RNI).
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Frequently asked questions
How many people can register at one address?
Legally: no maximum. Practically: a 2-room apartment with 6 registrations triggers address investigation — city checks reality. Ghost occupancy (no real residence): fine and de-registration.
Can my landlord forbid me to register someone?
Social housing: yes, usually in contract. Private sector: only if clause. Formally: BRP registration is a right — landlord can't block BRP, only try eviction. Juridisch Loket advises.
What if I gave consent by mistake?
You can withdraw consent via letter to city + address investigation request. City sends letters; no response within ~4 weeks results in de-registration via RNI procedure.
How much benefits do I lose with one co-occupant?
Depends on co-occupant income: at €25,000+ annual income rent benefit often fully lapses (~€200-400/month). Health benefit lapses from joint income €48,000. Calculate beforehand at belastingdienst.nl.
How do I remove someone if they won't leave?
Request address investigation from city. Provide evidence (no mail in their name, empty room). City sends person a letter; no response within 4-6 weeks = de-registered to RNI (Non-Resident Registration).
Can I register my child or partner without landlord consent?
Statutory right (BRP Act) overrides rental contract: BRP registration is always possible. But landlord can start eviction for contract breach. Talking to landlord first is wiser.
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