Driving licence
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Exchange a foreign driving licence
Exchange a driving licence from within EU/EEA or Switzerland, outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland, or the Caribbean Netherlands.
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First-time application for a driving licence
Once you pass your driving test, you may apply for a driving licence.
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Renew driving licence
A Dutch driving licence is valid for a maximum of 10 years. Renew your licence before the expiry date.
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After loss or theft
Have you lost your driving licence? Or has it been stolen? Apply for a new or replacement driving licence at the municipality.
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Damaged or unreadable
Is your driving licence damaged or has it become unreadable? Apply to the municipality for a new or replacement driving licence.
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Add extra categories
Do you already have a driving licence and have you qualified for a heavier category? Then you need to renew your driving licence. Your new driving licence will include the extra category.
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Renew driving licence without fixed domicile
Do you have a Dutch driving licence but you are not registered with the BRP? Then you can renew your driving licence at the municipality in which you are residing.
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Statement of Health (formerly Medical Statement)
You will need the Statement of Health if you are taking a driving test and in certain situations if you would like to extend your driving licence.
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Driving licence, general information
Would you like to drive a car or motorcycle? Then you need a driving licence. You can apply for one or renew it in your municipality.