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

Your (future) place of residence falls under:

Municipality of Midden-Drenthe

Here is some information from your municipality.

Applying to collect a driving licence in the Netherlands

Please note: you can only apply for a drivers license if you live in the Netherlands and are registered in a municipality.

Please make an appointment with us by calling +31 (0)593 53 92 22.

Drivers license: : € 51.10
Urgent request: € 90.75
Self-declaration of health: € 41

You can pick up your drivers license after about a week at the town hall.

Do you have an urgent request?

If you need your drivers license sooner, please apply for your drivers license before 14h. You can pick up your drivers license the next day. You will have to pay additional costs.

Apply for a drivers license