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
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.
To make an appointment, contact the municipality of Sittard-Geleen via:
https://www.sittard-geleen.nl/contact
You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality of Sittard-Geleen via: https://www.sittard-geleen.nl/contact
Within 5 working days, 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. Then you will be able to collect it within 1 or 2 working days. You have to pay an extra fee for an urgent request.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Sittard-Geleen
Visiting address
Markt 1
6161GE Geleen
| Monday | 08.00 - 18.00 |
| Tuesday | 08.00 - 18.00 |
| Wednesday | 08.00 - 18.00 |
| Thursday | 08.00 - 20.00 |
| Friday | 08.00 - 18.00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |