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
Here is some information from your municipality.
Applying for a driving licence
You can apply for a driving license in person at the municipality. You come to the town hall for this. You can collect your driver's license after five working days.
Urgent request
Do you need your driver's license faster? Then you submit an urgent request. You can then collect the driving license after one or two working days. You pay extra for this.
Check the opening hours of Burgerzaken to see when you can apply for your driver's license.
Arrange immediately
Do you want to apply for or collect your driver's license? Then make an appointment!
- Make an appointment to apply for your driver's license
- Make an appointment to collect your driver's license
Do you need a health certificate for your application?
You can request this directly online via the CBR: fill in your health declaration directly online at the CBR There is also a paper version of the health declaration. You can order this form from the municipality here. You complete the form at home and send it to the CBR.
Note: you can only apply for a driving licence if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality.
To be able to apply for your driver's license, you must have passed your driving test at the CBR.
- A good-looking passport photo that:
- is not older than 6 months at the time of application.
- meets the passport photo requirements.
- Debit card or cash. You pay directly with the application.
- Are you applying for a driver's license for the first time? Please bring a valid passport or identity card.
- Are you renewing your driving licence? Then take your old driver's license with you. Is your current driving license no longer valid? Please bring a valid passport or identity card with you.
You apply for your driving licence in person at the municipality where you live and are registered. You must make an appointment to do this.
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).
Driver's license: € 41.00
Surcharge for urgent application: € 34.10
Health certificate CBR: € 39.30
Passport photo from photo machine: € 7.00
After around a week, you can collect your driving licence from the municipality in person.
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.
How long are driving licences valid?
- Under 65 years of age: valid for 10 years.
- Between 65 and 70 years of age: valid until your 75th birthday.
- Between 70 and 75 years of age: valid for 5 years.
- Over 75 years of age: valid for a maximum of 5 years.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Midden-Delfland
Visiting address
Anna van Raesfeltstraat 37
2636HX Schipluiden
| Monday | 14:00-17:00 |
| Tuesday | 14:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-12:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00-12:30 |
| Friday | 09:00-12:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |