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 Oudewater

Here is some information from your municipality.

Applying for a driving licence

If you do not have a driver's license (anymore), you can make an appointment with the Woerden municipality. If your existing driving license expires, you can renew your driving license online via the RDW. If you want to expand your existing driving license with a new category, you can also arrange this via the RDW.

Please note: you can only apply for a driving licence if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality.

Apply for a new driver's license:

-You have a valid proof of identity (passport, ID card or residence permit).
-You are registered in the municipality of Woerden.

Renew or expand driving license:

-You have a valid proof of identity (passport, ID card or residence permit).
-You have a Dutch driving licence.
-You are registered in the municipality of Woerden.
-You have a mobile phone with an NFC chip reader.
-You have the DigiD app on your mobile phone.

Applying for a new driver's license:

-You make an appointment via the 'Rijbewijs aanvragen' button.
-You go to the town hall for your appointment and hand in all the necessary documents.
-You can collect your driver's license after 6 working days.

What should you bring to your appointment?

-A valid proof of identity (passport, ID card or residence permit).
-A passport photo that meets all photo requirements.

You can take passport photos at the town hall. You pay € 7 for 6 passport photos and you can only use a debit card. Our passport photo booth is suitable for people longer than 1.50 meters.

Renew or expand driving license:

-You have a passport photo taken by a recognized RDW photographer.
-The photographer sends your passport photo and signature digitally to the RDW.
-You will receive a confirmation from the RDW by e-mail.
-You can apply for your extension or extension online via the RDW website.
-You can collect your driving license from the municipality after 2 working days.

Pick up driver's license:

-You can make an appointment via the button 'Rijbewijs ophalen' (also for urgent applications).
-You go to the town hall for your appointment and collect your driver's license.

What should you bring to your appointment?

-A valid proof of identity (passport or ID card).
-Your old driver's license (if you have one).

Please check the website of the Oudewater municipality for an overview of current costs.

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.