Signing legal deeds

How do I sign legal deeds?

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  1. To assess whether the Consulate General can assist you to execute an act, you must always contact the competent service in advance at this email address: london.nat@diplobel.fed.be. The service will then provide you with all the relevant information relating to your specific situation.
  2. You cannot book an appointment for signing through our online system. A date for such an appointment will be proposed to you by the competent service as soon as possible.


Appointment for signing a nationality declaration 


Attribution of Belgian citizenship to a child under five years old

  • Your valid Belgian passport or/and your valid Belgian identity card.
  • Registration form for the child, completed and signed by both parents as well as a recent passport photo of the child.
  • If you wish and if the child resides in the UK:
    • An application form for a passport or Kids-ID card  on the name of the child, completed and signed by both parents;
    • as well as a prepaid self-addressed special delivery 
  • Your debit/credit card to pay consular fees 

Declaration of Belgian nationality 

  • Your valid national passport and/or valid Belgian identity card.
  • Your debit/credit card to pay consular fees.
  • If needed any other documents specified by the consular department in a separate email


Appointment for signing a civil status certificate 

  • Your valid Belgian passport or/and your valid Belgian identity card.
  • If one of the signatories resides in the UK: valid national passport and depending on the national status also a valid residence permit.
  • Your debit/credit card to pay consular fees.
  • Possible extra documents when signing a certificate of recognition 
    • Registration form for the child, completed and signed by both parents as well as a recent passport photo of the child 
    • If you wish and if the child resides in the UK: an application form for a passport or Kids ID card on the name of the child, completed and signed by both parents as well as a prepaid self-addressed special delivery.