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
  Next, apply for the renewal of your driver's license online.
  For 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
  - From 2 business days after application.
  - To be picked up during the opening hours of the town hall.
  - Do this within 3 months, otherwise you will have to make a new application.

In a video, the RDW explains how to renew your 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:
  - From 2 working days after application.
  - To be picked up during the opening hours of the city hall.
  - Do this within 3 months, otherwise you will have to make a new application. 

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

Rush request 

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

This is not possible online but only at the City Hall counter. Make an appointment for this by phone at 0499-491491. 

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