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
Here is some information from your municipality.
Applying to collect a driving licence in the Netherlands
Applying for and collecting a driver's license is up to You. You pay the costs with the application. The driver's license is ready for You after five working days. Applying for/renewing/collecting Your new driving licence is only possible by appointment. You can also make the appointment prior to Your exam on the day of the ride. Conditions for applying is that the CBR has processed Your data.
When You come to apply for Your driver's license, take the following with You:
- Your (old) driving licence.
- A well-matched passport photo in color, which meets the passport photo requirements. Please note: the photo must have sufficient contrast.
- Your debit card (for your and our safety, please pin) or cash.
- A valid proof of identity if You do not have an (old) driver's license, Your driver's license has expired, is missing or stolen.
- Sometimes You need a health declaration*
*Health declaration
Sometimes You need a Health Declaration to renew your driver's license. For example, if You are 75 years or older, if You want to exchange a foreign or military driver's license or if You have a truck or bus driver's license. You can fill in a Health Declaration online via My CBR. The CBR will then immediately receive Your information. Via My CBR You can also view the status of Your application at any time. On the website of the CBR you will find more information about the Health Declaration. To complete your Health Declaration online, you need a DigiD with SMS or APP check. Don't have a DigiD? Then you can order a Health Declaration on paper. This can be done in the webshop of the CBR. You can also buy the Health Declaration on paper from us. Make an appointment before your visit.
You apply for Your driving licence in person at the municipality where You live and are registered. You can make an appointment for this.
You can make an appointment online via this link or call +31172521100.
Exchange of driving licence
You can exchange a valid foreign driving licence if You live in the Netherlands. All information about this can be found on the RDW website.
Apply for a driver's license before the age of 18
If you got your driver's license before the age of 18, you need a companion pass to be allowed to drive. You must have already applied for the companion pass before you apply for your driver's license at the municipality. More information about this can be found on the website of the RDW.
You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality.
The driver's license is ready for you after five working days. For the pick-up you make an appointment. Please note: you must have picked up your driver's license in person within 3 months of application, otherwise we are obliged to destroy the document. Your old document(s) must be returned, unless it has already been taken with the application.
Urgent request
Need a driver's license quickly? Make an appointment and then make an urgent request. If you apply for the driver's license before 14:00, you can apply for the driver's license. subject to change, pick up the next working day from 9.15 am by appointment. You pay extra costs for an urgent application. If you no longer have your old driving licence, an urgent procedure is not always possible. In that case, call 14 0172 to consult with the municipality.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Nieuwkoop
Visiting address
Teylersplein 1
2441LE Nieuwveen
| Monday | 8:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 8:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 8:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 8:30 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 8:30 - 13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |