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.

You must collect your driving licence in person at your municipality. Take along a colour passport photograph and a valid form of identification. The passport photograph in your driving licence must meet a number of requirements, for example, size and lighting.

If you want more information on how to collect your first driving licence, contact your municipality.

Applying for a driving licence as a 17-year old

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

Your (future) place of residence falls under:

Municipality of Hilversum

Here is some information from your municipality.

Driving licence

To apply for, exchange and pick up your driver's license, make an appointment. You apply for a driving license in the municipality in which you live.

Take

1 passport photo. Review the requirements for a passport photo
Valid ID if you are applying for a driver's license for the first time, if you want to exchange a foreign driver's license or if your driver's license is missing
Your old driving license if you renew your driving license or with an expired driving license
Money (pin or cash)

To exchange a foreign driving licence, you should also bring the following:

Your valid foreign driver's license
Valid ID and residence permit (not necessary if you come from a country of the EC, EEA or Switzerland)
Declaration of eligibility (if you have one)
Letter tax 30% ruling (if you have this)

You apply for a driving license in person at the counter of the Municipal Office
You make an appointment for this
After 5 working days you can pick up your driver's license in person

Urgent request

Apply for the driving license before 13.00 p.m. and use the urgent application
You can pick up your driver's license after 2 working days from 11.00 a.m
You have to pay more for an urgent request

Extend driver's license

You must replace your driver's license within 3 years if you get an extra category of driver's license
A health certificate is required for some categories

See the possible costs on Hilversum.nl.

Pick up

After 5 working days you can pick up your driver's license in person
To collect your driver's license, you make a appointment. Please bring your appointment confirmation with you when you pick up. On paper or your phone
You must pick up your new driver's license at the municipality within 3 months
After 3 months we have to throw away your driving license. You will not get your money back