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Apply for, Renew, and Pick Up a Driver's License

You can renew your driver’s license online through the RDW website. If you renew online, you’ll only need to visit city hall once instead of twice. After 5 business days, you’ll receive an email from the RDW notifying you that your driver’s license is ready. To pick up your driver’s license, you’ll need to make an appointment with us.

Renew Your Driver's License Online

Renew or apply at City Hall

You are applying for a driver's license for the first time. Or perhaps you'd rather not renew it online through the RDW. In that case, handle it through your local municipality.

Schedule an Appointment

Would you prefer to make an appointment by phone? If so, please call 14 0168.

You can only apply for and pick up a driver's license in person.
Have you passed the Category B driver's license exam and are you under 18? First, apply for a supervisor pass. Then you can apply for your driver's license.
Would you like to exchange a foreign driver's license for a Dutch one? For more information, visit the RDW website.

Bring along

Your old driver's license
If you do not have a driver's license, please provide another valid form of identification
1 color passport photo taken within the last 6 months that meets the requirements for a passport photo

Picking Up a Driver's License

You can pick up your driver's license at City Hall after 5 business days. You must make an appointment yourself to do so.

Costs

Driver's license: €53.65
Additional fee for expedited application: €39.65
Health Certificate: €46.90

Health Declaration

Sometimes you need a medical certificate if you want to apply for or renew a driver's license. For example, if you are 75 years old or older, or if you have a commercial driver's license.

See the “Medical Examination and Health Declaration” page for more information.

You can apply for the health certificate through the RDW website, or you can use the button below to make an appointment with the municipality.

Schedule an Appointment for a Health Declaration

Need a driver's license fast?

If you have an appointment with us, you can get your driver’s license faster by submitting an expedited application. If you submit your expedited application by 2:00 p.m., you can pick up your driver’s license the next business day. There is an additional fee for expedited applications.

Lost or stolen driver's license?

If your driver's license has been lost or stolen, you can report it online to the RDW (DigiD required). Bring proof of this report with you to city hall when you apply for a new driver's license.

If you suspect that you are a victim of identity theft, you should take several steps immediately. The Dutch government’s website provides a clear overview of the steps you need to take.