You can contact the BIG-register via e-mail, telephone and by mail. We are available during work days from 8.30 am till 5.00 pm
Important information
Due to maintenance work, it will unfortunately not be possible to drop off and/or collect documents in person on February 5th. We apologize for the inconvenience.
How to contact us
Make your choice below, based on the type of question or comment you have:
Contact us via info@bigregister.nl.
Telephone
0031 70 340 66 00
Postal address
BIG-register
Postbus 3173
6401 DR Heerlen
The Netherlands
There is a different address for the application for recognition of a professional qualification or certificate of competence. You can find this address in the subject block below.
Visiting address
BIG-register
Rijnstraat 50
2515 XP Den Haag
The Netherlands
Contact us via info@bigregister.nl.
By post
You can send your application for a recognition of professional qualification or a certificate of professional competence by post to:
CIBG
Verklaring van vakbekwaamheid - BIG-register
Postbus 16114
2500 BC Den Haag
The Netherlands
Deliver in person
Due to maintenance work, it will unfortunately not be possible to drop off and/or collect documents in person on February 5th. We apologize for the inconvenience.
You can hand in your application for a recognition of a professional qualification or a certificate of competence in person. This can be done from Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 12:30 at the address below:
Hoftoren
Ministerie van VWS/CIBG
Rijnstraat 50
2515 XP Den Haag
The Netherlands
You will receive a confirmation of receipt.
Do not send original documents
If the documents are not complete or if there are any questions, you will be notified in writing. We strongly recommend that you do not send any original documents. If you still want to send an original document, this is at your own risk. We do not return the originals by post, but you will have to collect them yourself at our request.
Returning submitted documents
Submitted documents (originals or certified copies) will be returned to you once by registered mail. If you are unable to deliver the documents, they will be taken to a central archive. Collection by appointment is then only possible. Don't forget to bring your ID. It is also helpful to have your application reference number. You can find this on the right side of our letters.
Personal collection of documents
If you have indicated that you wish to collect your documents (originals or certified copies) in person, please wait for our confirmation first. Don't forget to bring your ID. It is also helpful to have your application reference number. You can find this on the right side of our letters.
We try our best to provide you with the best possible service. If you are not satisfied with our services, you can submit a complaint [in Dutch but you can write your message in English]. The 'BIG-register' is part of CIBG.
Are you a journalist? If you have any questions, please contact our spokespersons at +31 70 340 58 32 or e-mail pers@cibg.nl