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.

You must collect your driving licence in person at your municipality. Take along a colour passport photograph and a valid form of identification. The passport photograph in your driving licence must meet a number of requirements, for example, size and lighting.

If you want more information on how to collect your first driving licence, contact your municipality.

Applying for a driving licence as a 17-year old

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 Zaltbommel

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.

Applying for a driver's license can be done online (renewal) or at the municipal office. Do you apply for the driving license in person at the municipal office? Then make an appointment. You can pick up your driving license 5 working days after the application in person, without an appointment. In case of a digital application, the driving license will be ready for you at the municipal office 2 working days after the application. You pay for the driver's license at the time of application.

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.

driving license appointment

You can also apply for your driving licence online. You will then be able to collect the new driving licence from the service desk after just 2 working days. You submit the application via the RDW website. Visit the RDW website to find out how to apply for a driving licence online (in Dutch).

Driving licence: € 41,00

Spoedaanvraag (urgent request): € 34,10

‘Eigen Verklaring’ (self-declaration) for the medical examination: € 41,50

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 12:30, you will be able to collect it the next working day. You have to pay an extra fee for an urgent request.