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A young expat woman smiling by a window over an Amsterdam canal, preparing to register a marriage at the gemeente.
Government & admin

Getting Married in the Netherlands: Gemeente Phrases

Marrying or registering a partnership in the Netherlands starts with a melding at the gemeente. Here are the Dutch phrases and the timeline you need to book it right.

Lawrence Arya··5 min
A young expat holding a phone in a bright town-hall hallway, sorting out a name registration.
Government & admin

Marriage & Surnames: Registering naamgebruik in NL

Getting married in the Netherlands does not change your surname. Here is how naamgebruik works, what the stadhuis records, and the Dutch you need to choose.

Lawrence Arya··4 min