{"id":6625,"date":"2026-04-21T15:54:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T13:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apeldoorn.nl\/dossier\/vluchtelingen\/apeldoorn-en-oekraine\/vluchtelingen-uit-oekraine-zijn-van-harte-welkom-in-apeldoorn\/verklaring-onder-ede\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T13:55:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T11:55:07","slug":"verklaring-onder-ede","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.apeldoorn.nl\/en\/vluchtelingen\/apeldoorn-en-oekraine\/vluchtelingen-uit-oekraine-zijn-van-harte-welkom-in-apeldoorn\/verklaring-onder-ede\/","title":{"rendered":"Statement Under Oath"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Does your minor child not have a passport or identity document?<\/h3>\n

In that case, the parent or carer must make a statement under oath<\/strong><\/p>\n

A passport is required to register your child. Sometimes a child does not have any official documents. This may be because a country is at war, for example, or because no document has ever been issued. In such cases, it is possible to record the details on the basis of a sworn statement or a solemn declaration by a parent or carer.<\/p>\n

To make a statement under oath or on your honour, you must come to the Municipal Service Centre in person. You will need to make an appointment for this. The statement will be recorded in writing and signed by you. You must bring the following with you:<\/p>\n

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  • all official documents (certificates) in your possession relating to events that took place abroad, such as a birth, death, marriage or civil partnership. These documents must be translated into Dutch, English, German or French<\/li>\n
  • a valid passport or identity document belonging to a parent or carer (this must not be a driving licence)<\/li>\n
  • Both the parent and the child must be present when a statement is made under oath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    A sworn statement is an official source document and must be completed truthfully. You are liable to prosecution if you provide false or incorrect information under oath (or on your word of honour).<\/p>\n

    Does your minor child not have a passport or any form of identification?<\/h3>\n

    In that case, parents or guardians must make a sworn statement<\/strong><\/p>\n

    A passport is required to register a child. Sometimes a child does not have any official documents. For example, because there is a war in the country, or because no documents have ever been issued. In such cases, it is possible to register the child\u2019s details on the basis of a sworn statement or confirmation from a parent or guardian. To make a sworn statement or give a solemn undertaking, you must visit the local council in person.<\/p>\n

    To do this, you need to book an appointment. The application must be made in writing and signed by you. In all cases, you must bring with you: all official documents (legal deeds) in your possession relating to events abroad, such as birth, death, marriage or a registered partnership. These documents must be translated into Dutch, English, German or French; a valid passport or identity card of the parent or guardian (not a driving licence); the parent and child must be present when making the sworn statement.<\/p>\n

    A sworn statement is an official document and must be completed truthfully. You are liable to punishment if you provide false or incorrect information under oath (or by solemn declaration).<\/p>\n

    Does your minor child not have a passport or any form of identification?<\/h3>\n

    Does your minor child not have a passport, or<\/strong><\/p>\n

    an identity document?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    A passport is required to register a child. Sometimes a child does not have any official documents. For example, because the country is at war or because the document was never issued.<\/p>\n

    In such cases, the information may be included on the basis of a sworn statement or confirmation from a parent or guardian. To make a sworn statement or a statement on oath, you must attend the town hall in person. You will need to book an appointment for this. The document is drawn up in writing and signed by you. In any case, you must bring with you all the official documents (certificates) you have relating to events that took place abroad, such as birth, death, marriage or a registered partnership.<\/p>\n

    These documents must be translated into Dutch, English, German or French. A valid passport or identity card belonging to the parent or guardian (not a driving licence). The parent and child must be present when the affidavit is made. The sworn statement is an official primary document and must be completed truthfully. You are liable to prosecution if you provide false or incorrect information under oath (or by solemn declaration).<\/p>\n

    Does your minor child not have a passport or proof of identity?<\/h3>\n

    The parent or guardian must then make a statement under oath.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    A passport is required to register your child. Sometimes a child has no official documents. For example, because a country is at war or because no document has ever been issued. In such cases, it is possible to include the details on the basis of a sworn statement or affirmation by a parent or guardian. To make this sworn statement or affirmation, you must come to the Town Hall in person. You must book an appointment for this. The statement is drawn up in writing and signed by you. You should, in any case, bring:<\/p>\n

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    • all official documents (deeds) in your possession relating to events abroad, such as a birth, death, marriage or registered partnership. These documents must be translated into Dutch, English, German or French<\/li>\n
    • a valid passport or a parent\u2019s or guardian\u2019s ID (not a driving licence)<\/li>\n
    • Both the parent and the child must be present when a sworn statement is made<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      A statement made under oath is an official source document and must be completed truthfully. You are liable to punishment if you provide false or incorrect information under oath (or by promise).<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"parent":6609,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"verdiepend","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","ep_exclude_from_search":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"folder":[],"class_list":["post-6625","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nVerklaring onder Ede voor Oekra\u00efners | Gemeente Apeldoorn<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Heeft uw kind geen paspoort? 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