Driving licence, add extra categories

Do you already have a driving licence and have you recently passed another category driving test? Then you need to apply for a new driving licence, which will also show the new category.

What is it?

You already have a driving licence for a vehicle such as a passenger car.

Have you recently passed another category driving test such as a motorcycle licence? Then you need to renew your driving licence, which will also show the new category.

What are the conditions?

You must turn in your old driving licence when collecting your new one.

CBR certificates

The Central Office for Motor Vehicle Driver Testing (CBR) will register two certificates under your name in the driving licence register:

• a certificate of driving proficiency (valid for 3 years)
• a medical declaration (valid for 1 year).

The CBR usually registers these certificates on the first working day after you have passed your driving test.

Heavy vehicle driving licence

Are categories C, C1, D and/or D1 (heavy vehicle driving licence) displayed on your current driving licence? These categories will have the same period of validity on your new licence as they have on the current one. To extend the period for these categories, you will need to go for an assessment.

Would you like to extend all the categories on your new driving licence? Then ensure that you apply for a certificate of fitness for the categories C, C1, D and/or D1 at the CBR well in advance.

Citizenship requirements

To obtain a driving licence, you need to meet one of the following requirements:

• You are a citizen of one of the EU or EEA member countries or of Switzerland.
• You have a valid residence permit.

For whom is it intended?

Anyone who has passed the driving test.

What will I need?

• proof of identity and/or your old driving licence
  Is your old driving licence still valid as well as clearly readable? Then you may use it as proof of identity as well.
• passport photo
  Strict rules apply to passport photos. For example, the photo needs to be in colour and has to be taken straight from the front. A list of all the requirements can be found in Passport photo requirements (pdf).

The municipality will verify the authenticity of your identity documents.

How much will it cost?

Applying for a driving licence: € 45.25
Expedited application procedure: an additional € 33.50

Please note: These fees must be paid upfront when you submit your application.

How long will it take?

5 working days.

Do you need your driving licence urgently? Then you may make use of the expedited procedure, in which case you will receive your licence after one working day (if the application is submitted before 14.00 hrs.). Additional charges apply to this procedure.

How do I apply/What do I need to do?

• Visit the desk of the Department of Public Service in person to apply for your driving licence. You may make an appointment beforehand if you like, by phone or online using DigiD.
• You will need to collect your driving licence in person from the sub-municipal office where you submitted your application. This has to be done within 3 months of submitting your application.

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See also

• Driving licence, general information
• Driving licence, Medical Report Form
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