Applying to collect a driving licence in the Netherlands

If you want to renew a driving licence, you must take the following rules into account:

• If you have a truck or bus driving licence, you must first undergo a medical examination before you can renew the driving licence. (Driving licenses C1, C, D1, D, C1E, CE, D1E or DE)
• If you are between 65 and 70 years old, you will get a new driving license that is valid until you turn 75.
• If you are between 70 and 75 years old, you will get a driving license that is valid for a maximum of 5 years. Please note: the CBR can therefore decide that this is shorter, for example 1 year.
• From the age of 75 you must undergo a medical examination before you can renew a driving licence.

Driving license codes
From December 19, 2016, part of the driving license codes have changed. As a result, after renewal, there may be a different code on your new driving license than on your old driving licence.

Do you have a note on your driving license or are you fit to drive under certain conditions?
The CBR assesses whether you are fit to drive in accordance with the legal rules. Sometimes this is subject to certain conditions or measures, for example a technical adjustment to your car or motorcycle. Or you may drive privately, but not for your profession. This way you can safely hit the road despite your disability. You are then 'fit to drive subject to conditions'. The decision (the letter) of the CBR states exactly under which conditions you are allowed to drive. A code will then appear on your driving license. Which code that is, is stated in the letter from the CBR.

Are you extending an existing driving license?
After the decision of the CBR you have 1 year to renew your driving license at the municipality.

Have you submitted a Self-declaration because of a change in your health?
Have you received the CBR's decision because of doubts about your fitness to drive? The letter from the CBR states how long you are fit to drive. This end date will also appear on your driving license. From the date of the CBR's decision, you have 4 weeks to apply for a new driving license from the municipality. If you do not do this, your current driving license will be declared invalid.

Do you still have to take an exam?
The decision of the CBR states how long you are fit to drive. This end date will also appear on your driving license. If you do not pass your practical exam before this final date, you must purchase a Self-declaration again and have your fitness to drive assessed. After passing your practical part, you have 1 year to apply for your driving license at the municipality. If you do not do this within 1 year, you will have to have your fitness to drive assessed again.

For more information, visit the website of the CBR.

• A valid proof of identity
• Your old driving license
• 1 color passport photo that looks good and is no more than 6 months old at the time of application. The photo provides a sharp, natural representation of the applicant (see also Passport photo, guidelines on www.olst-wijhe.nl).
• enough money. You must pay for your driving license with the application. You can pay in cash or with your debit card.

Are you (former) military and do you have a valid military driving license? And do you want to apply for a civil driving licence? Please also bring:

• Declaration of suitability (you must first request this from the CBR).

Arrange at the desk
Make an appointment online. You bring the following:

• A valid proof of identity
• Your old driving license
• 1 color passport photo that looks good and is no more than 6 months old at the time of application. The photo provides a sharp, natural representation of the applicant (see also Passport photo, guidelines on www.olst-wijhe.nl).
• enough money. You must pay for your driving license with the application. You can pay in cash or with your debit card.

Are you (former) military and do you have a valid military driving license? And do you want to apply for a civil driving licence? Please also bring:

• Declaration of suitability (you must first request this from the CBR).

• Driving license application - € 51.10
• Urgency application - € 90.75
• Administrative costs if the driving license is missing - € 26.30
• Health-declaration - € 45.75
• Online driver's license renewal photo service -  € 13.00

You can collect the new driving license after 5 working days. You can also make an appointment online for this. You have 3 months to collect your driving license.

Do you need the driving license faster?
It is possible to apply for a driving license urgently. If you apply for the driver's license before 2 p.m., you can usually pick it up the next working day.