Offices that renew or replace driving licences in Belgium

Online first in many towns, a counter visit when needed

Some municipalities send you to the online route before offering a counter visit, and the checks differ for lost, stolen and damaged licences. Each office explains whether you must apply in person and how you collect the new licence.

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1 office in Ghent

  • Ghent

    Dienst Burgerzaken – Rijden

    Woodrow Wilsonplein 1, 9000 Ghent

    Start renewing when fewer than three months remain on your card, and use BelDrive if you qualify.

    Apply onlineBook an appointmentOffice website+32 9 266 72 00

    Bring your identity card and old licence for renewal. The city uses the ID photo; bring a new passport photo if it no longer resembles you. For authorised collection after a counter application, the representative needs your signed authorisation, ID copy and the application receipt. Do not rely on the proxy option after an online application. Ask the department about medical restrictions or a missing old licence before booking.

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Find out which cases can be handled online and which need a visit, then see the municipal offices that deal with renewals and replacements.

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