Netherlands Approves Emojis and Emoticons for Use in Official Government Documents
THE HAGUE – The Dutch government approved legislation Wednesday allowing emojis and emoticons in official documents including passports, driving licences, and legal contracts. Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations Hugo de Jonge signed the Digital Expression Act into law at the Ministry of the Interior.
“Communication evolves with technology,” de Jonge stated during the signing ceremony. “Therefore, we must modernize how citizens express themselves in official paperwork.”
The new law permits up to three emojis per document page. However, citizens must still include traditional text alongside any emoji usage. Additionally, the government published guidelines specifying which symbols are acceptable for legal documents.
Dutch passport holders can now add a smiley face next to their signature. Similarly, driving licence applicants may include emoticons in the address field. Furthermore, business contracts can feature emojis to emphasize key terms and conditions.
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