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 for a driving licence
You can renew your driving license directly online at the RDW if it is about to expire. You can also have a category added online. If you are applying for a driving license for the first time or would like to apply for a new driving license after it has been lost, please make an appointment with us. This is also possible if you cannot apply for a driving license online.
Please note: you can only apply for a driving licence if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality.
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. For more information contact the municipality at phone number +31 180 451 234, send an e-mail to info@ridderkerk.nl or fill in our contact form.
You pay a fee for this service.
Contact details are not yet available for your municipality.