Do I have to register at the municipality (inschrijven) to buy a home?

To get a mortgage and complete a purchase you normally need a BSN, which requires registration with a municipality (inschrijven in de BRP) or the non-resident register (RNI). Registration also lets you arrange DigiD, a Dutch bank account, health insurance and utilities, all of which the buying process needs. You register at the gemeente of the place where you live.

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