Without an appointment you can come to the appropriate counter at the Residents’ Plaza every weekday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
When can I first apply for a driving licence?
You may start taking driving lessons, and sit an interim test, when you’re 16½ years old. When you’re aged 17 or older, you may take the practical test at the Centraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen (CBR or Driving Standards Agency).
If you’ve passed your driving test, you can apply to us for a driving licence. You’re not yet 18 years old? You’ll need a chaperone’s pass. We’ll check our system to see if a chaperone’s pass is registered. If not, you can’t apply for your driving licence. And you may not drive without this pass. If you’re aged 18 or older when you apply for your driving licence, you no longer need a chaperone’s pass.
You’ll find more information about the chaperone’s pass, getting your licence and driving under 18 years of age at www.rijksoverheid.nl (Dutch only).
What do I need to bring?
- Valid proof of identity*;
- If renewing: your current driving licence. Tell us if your driving licence is lost or has been stolen. You will then receive a statement of loss;
- One passport photo in colour that meets the requirements, see rijksoverheid.nl;
- Your debit card (or cash);
- Depending on your age and, state of health: an Gezondheidsverklaring (Statement of Health) see cbr.nl.
*A valid identity document is:
- A Dutch travel document (a passport, identity card, driving licence or aliens passport, for example);
- A passport from the EU/EER;
- A driving licence from the EU/EER;
- Passports from other lands, which contain a yellow sticker for residence;
- A residence permit for aliens;
What does a driving licence cost?
| Type of driving licence | Cost 2018 |
|---|---|
| Conventional driving licence | 39.45 Euros |
| Urgent application | 73.55 Euros |
| Application following loss or theft | 63.95 Euros* |
| Urgent application following loss or theft | 98.05 Euros* |
*The cost of replacing a stolen or missing driving licence is higher than that of applying for a normal licence, because it involves extra work for us. We have to draw up a report about the missing licence, for example.
When can I collect my new driving licence?
You can collect your new driving licence after five working days. If you have given us your e-mail address and your driving licence is ready earlier, you will receive an e-mail from us.
When you come to collect your new driving licence, bring your old one and the application receipt with you. You hand in your old driving licence when you receive your new one.
Can I apply for a driving licence urgently?
Yes you can. If you apply for your driving licence before 2 p.m., you can collect it the following weekday. If you apply for it after 2 p.m., it may not be ready until a weekday later. When you apply, mention that it is an urgent application. You will pay extra for an urgent application.
What should I do if my driving licence is stolen?
If you have lost your driving licence or it has been stolen, mention that when you apply for your new driving licence. You will then receive a statement of loss.
You can also report the loss or theft of the document at the appropriate counter, without immediately applying for a new one. If you like, you can make an appointment about loss or theft of a driving licence or travel document.
How long is my driving licence valid for?
A driving licence is valid for 10 years. In some cases (depending on your age and state of health) a driving licence is only valid for five years. Your new driving licence is valid from the date you applied for it.
Tip
Apply for your new driving licence before its period of validity expires. You may not drive once it has expired and you will no longer be insured.