Request a postal address

Under what circumstances can you request a postal address?

• If you will be living abroad for 8 months or less.
• If you are living in a care institution or prison.
• If you have no home address. 

Belangrijke tekst: A temporary accommodation address or an address at a recreation park are also home addresses. You must then register at that address.

Attach the following documents:

• A completed and signed 'Application form postal address'.
  • Complete the first part of the form yourself.
  • Have the last page of the form completed by the main resident who gives permission for the postal address.
  • The main resident and you must both sign the form.
  • Fill in each question completely and truthfully.
• A copy of the main resident's ID.
• A copy of your ID.
• Evidence of your stay in a care, penitentiary or other institution (if applicable).

You must add all the attachments mentioned to your application, otherwise we will not process your application.

You will receive a written decision about your request within 4 weeks after your application.

Apply by post

You can also apply for a postal address by post. Send the permission and application form plus the required documents to:

Municipality of Groningen
PO Box 30026
9700 RM Groningen

Do you have questions? Call 14 050.

Video Calling

With WeSeeDo, you can video call with employees of the Municipality of Groningen. This new way of communication makes handling your requests easier. Do you have questions about your postal address? Fill out the contact form and mention 'Video call appointment postal address' in the subject. We will get in touch with you as soon as possible.