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Applying to collect a driving licence in the Netherlands

Have you passed your practical driving test? You can then collect your driving licence at your municipality. You are not allowed to drive a vehicle until you have collected your driving licence.

In the Netherlands the minimum age to sit a practical driving exam for a car is 17 years. Those who pass are only allowed to drive with a coach (supervisor), until they are 18. If you want to apply for a driving licence as a 17-year old, you must first apply for a begeleiderspas (accompanied driving permit) (in Dutch). You can then select up to 5 supervisors who can register to accompany you while driving. The names of the supervisors you have chosen will be on the accompanied driving permit. These supervisors accompany you while you are driving until your 18th birthday.

This is how it works for you

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Here is some information from your municipality.

Applying for a driving licence

Please note: you can only apply for a driving licence if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality.

You apply for your driving licence in person at the municipality where you live and are registered. Please contact us to make an appointment to apply for a driving licence.

In some cases you can also apply for your driving licence online. You will then be able to collect the new driving licence from the service desk after just 2 working days. You submit the application via the RDW website. Visit the RDW website to find out how to apply for a driving licence online (in Dutch).

There is a fee for driving licence application.

After around 5 working days, you can collect your driving licence from the municipality in person. You can also have your driving license delivered to an address in the Netherlands (home, workplace or another address), except on the Wadden Islands.

Do you need it sooner than that?

If you need your driving licence urgently, you can make an urgent request. If you apply for the driving licence before 14:00, you will be able to collect it the next working day. You have to pay an extra fee for an urgent request.

In case of an urgent request, you cannot have your driving licence delivered.

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Dijk en Waard