License renewal 

• Step 1: Check if you meet the Requirements
  - Your current driver's license was issued after October 1, 2006.
  - You have an activated DigiD app or can log in with identity card or driver's license.
  - You have a Health Statement from the CBR (if you need one).
  For a first driver's license, emergency application or if your driver's license is missing, you can visit the town hall by appointment.
   
• Step 2: passport photo
  Take a passport photo at a recognized photographer and bring your driver's license with you.
  The photographer will send your passport photo and signature digitally to the RDW.
  Within minutes, you will receive an e-mail from the RDW stating whether your renewal application has been approved.
   
• Step 3: Apply for renewal
  Then apply for the renewal of your driving license online at the RDW.
  To do this, you need DigiD. At the end of your application, pay the costs via iDeal.
  extend driving license (RDW)
   
• Step 4: pick up driver's license 
  2 business days later, you can pick up your driver's license without an appointment. 
  Do this within 3 months or you will have to reapply.
  
  Excluded special/holidays can do so at the following times: 
  • Monday through Friday 10:00-12:30 a.m. 
  • Wednesday 2:30-7:00 p.m.

In a video, the RDW explains how to apply for a driver's license online. 

Expanding categories 

• Step 1: Check if you meet the Requirements
  - Your current driver's license was issued after October 1, 2006.
  - You have an activated DigiD app or can log in with identity card or driver's license.
  - You have a Health Statement from the CBR (if you need one).
  For a first driver's license, emergency application or if your driver's license is missing, you can visit the town hall by appointment.
   
• Step 2: passport photo
  Take a passport photo at a recognized photographer and bring your driver's license with you.
  The photographer will send your passport photo and signature digitally to the RDW.
  Within minutes, you will receive an e-mail from the RDW stating whether your category extension has been approved.
   
• Step 3: Apply for additional category(ies)
  Then apply for the extension of your driving license online at the RDW.
  For this you need DigiD. At the end of your application, pay the costs via iDeal.
  category extension online application
   
• Step 4: pick up driver's license
  2 business days later, you can pick up your driver's license without an appointment. 
  Do this within 3 months or you will have to reapply.
  
  Excluded special/holidays can do so at the following times: 
  • mornings: Monday to Friday between 10:00-12:30 a.m.
  • Afternoon/evening: Wednesday between 2:30-7:00 p.m.

In a video, the RDW explains how to apply for a driver's license online. 

In a video, the RDW explains how to apply online for category expansion. 

Rush request 

An urgent application is not possible online. For this you can go to the counter of the town hall. 

To do so, make an appointment by phone at 040-2631631. 

Driving licenses applied for urgently before 2:30 p.m. are usually ready the next working day (officially this is 48 hours). You pay an additional €39.65 for this. 

License renewal/category extension at the counter

Renewing your driver's license or expanding your categories is also possible by appointment at the City Hall front desk. Your new driving license will be ready 5 working days later.

Driving license validity

A standard moped or car license is basically valid for 10 years. This changes from your 65th birthday or when you need a medical examination: 

• 65-70 years: your driver's license is renewed until your 75th birthday 
• 70-75 years: your license will be renewed for 5 years 
• from 75 years of age: your driving license remains valid for up to 5 years (depending on medical examination) 
• all ages: in case of mandatory medical examination due to illness: depending on the examination 

Learn more

• Health certificate (medical examination)
• driving license lost or stolen
• foreign driving license exchange
• (first) application for driver's license at the counter
• surrender your driver's license