Certifying a Signature

Do you need to prove that the signature on a document is truly yours? If so, you can have it officially certified at the Civil Affairs Department. This is called signature certification.

What does this product or service mean?

What should you pay attention to?

Certification only proves that your signature is genuine. It says nothing about the content of the document.

At the Civil Affairs Department, you’ll sign the document while a staff member observes. The staff member will check your ID and verify that the signature matches. If everything is in order, your document will be stamped. This officially certifies your signature. The official will then confirm that the signature on the document is truly yours.

When can you apply for this?

Please bring the following to your appointment:

The document you wish to sign.
Your identification (passport, sédula, or driver’s license).

How do you apply for this?

Make an appointment online.
Go to the Civil Affairs Office at the time of your appointment with your ID and the document.
Sign the document in the presence of a staff member.
The staff member will verify that your signature on the document matches the one on your ID.
If they match, your document will be stamped.

Who can you contact?

Civil Affairs
Adress: Kaya Neerlandia 40
Telephone: (+599) 715 5330
Email: info@bonairegov.com

Opening hours
Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday: Closed

How long does it take?

Your signature will be notarized immediately while you wait.

What does it cost?

Notarizing your signature costs $4,20.

What do we do with your personal data?

When you submit a request or report, the Public Entity of Bonaire needs your personal data. The Public Entity of Bonaire handles your data with care.

The BES Personal Data Protection Act specifies how the Public Entity of Bonaire must do this.

The most important rules are:

The Public Entity of Bonaire only requests data necessary to process your request or report.
They record and process your data securely, confidentially, and with care.
Your data will only be used for the application or report, or for something directly related to it.
Your data will not be retained longer than necessary for the application or report.
Other organizations will only receive your data if required by law.
You may ask how your data is being used and what happens to it.