Do you own a parcel of land that does not yet have a clear address? If so, you can apply for one through the Public Entity of Bonaire (OLB).
What does this product or service mean?
Submit all the documents listed on the form. This will allow your application to be processed more quickly.
With this application, you are requesting an official street name and house number for:
- a developed parcel (a building or structure is already present), or
- an undeveloped parcel (nothing is there yet, but you want to have an address established).
The Executive Board is authorized to assign street names and establish house numbers.
When can you apply for this?
You may submit the application if:
- you have an interest in the lot (e.g., owner or tenant), and
- you complete the application in full, and
- you include the required attachments (ID + supporting document).
How do you apply for this?
Follow these steps:
- Fill out the form:
- First and last name
- Phone number and email address
- Enter the address details:
- Current address (as listed in the population register)
- Future address / location (for which you are requesting a street name and house number)
- Attach the supporting documents:
- Attachment A: copy of a valid ID
- Attachment B: one of the following documents: deed, Land Registry inspection report or extract
- Submit the form (digitally via the e-form or in person at the R&O counter).
- You will receive a temporary street name and house number.
Who can you contact?
If you have any questions, please contact the OLB’s Customer Contact Center (KCC):
- Information number:
- Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Email: info@bonairegov.com
- WhatsApp: (+599) 715 5330
- You can also use the chat feature on bonairegov.com.
How long does it take?
- You will receive a response after your application has been reviewed. The exact processing time may vary (for example, due to incomplete information or additional review).
- If the Executive Council assigns a house number, you must usually affix the house number sign to your home within 4 weeks of notification, unless otherwise decided.
What does it cost?
Applying for a street name and house number is free of charge.
Do you disagree with the decision?
If you disagree with the decision, you may:
- File an objection. In principle, this must be done within 6 weeks of the date the decision was issued (or deemed denied).
- The Executive Council will then, in principle, decide on the objection within 4 months at the latest (with a possible extension as provided by law).
Can you apply online?
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.
