Offices for renewing a driving licence in the Netherlands

Online renewal depends on the municipality you are registered in

Renewals and replacements are handled by your own municipality. Online renewal, booking a visit to apply, the photo you need and the way you collect the new licence can all differ from one municipality to the next.

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7 offices in Amsterdam

  • Amsterdam

    Stadsloket Centrum

    Amstel 1, 1011 PN Amsterdam

    Walk in to renew your licence in person, or do it online with DigiD and a photo from an approved provider.

    Apply onlineOffice website+31206241111

    Bring your old licence and a colour passport photo under six months old. If the licence is lost, bring valid alternative ID. Check whether CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) medical approval is needed. For online RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) renewal, the ready email usually comes after two working days; applications made Friday–Monday can take three. Wait for the message and follow this municipality’s collection arrangements. Collect within three months; after that, RDW requires a new application. If you renew online through RDW, keep the application code sent by email or SMS after an approved photographer or photo booth submits your digital photo and signature. The code is valid for six months and is required to apply. DigiD (the Dutch digital ID for government websites) login using SMS verification alone is not sufficient.

  • Amsterdam

    Stadsloket Nieuw-West

    Osdorpplein 946, 1068 TD Amsterdam

    Renewing in person needs no appointment, but online renewal is not possible if your licence is lost.

    Apply onlineOffice website+31206241111

    Bring your old licence and a colour passport photo under six months old. If the licence is lost, bring valid alternative ID. Check whether CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) medical approval is needed. For online RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) renewal, the ready email usually comes after two working days; applications made Friday–Monday can take three. Wait for the message and follow this municipality’s collection arrangements. Collect within three months; after that, RDW requires a new application. If you renew online through RDW, keep the application code sent by email or SMS after an approved photographer or photo booth submits your digital photo and signature. The code is valid for six months and is required to apply. DigiD (the Dutch digital ID for government websites) login using SMS verification alone is not sufficient.

  • Amsterdam

    Stadsloket Noord

    Buikslotermeerplein 2000, 1025 XL Amsterdam

    Renew at the counter without booking, or online if your DigiD is verified with an ID check.

    Apply onlineOffice website+31206241111

    Bring your old licence and a colour passport photo under six months old. If the licence is lost, bring valid alternative ID. Check whether CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) medical approval is needed. For online RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) renewal, the ready email usually comes after two working days; applications made Friday–Monday can take three. Wait for the message and follow this municipality’s collection arrangements. Collect within three months; after that, RDW requires a new application. If you renew online through RDW, keep the application code sent by email or SMS after an approved photographer or photo booth submits your digital photo and signature. The code is valid for six months and is required to apply. DigiD (the Dutch digital ID for government websites) login using SMS verification alone is not sufficient.

  • Amsterdam

    Stadsloket Oost

    Oranje-Vrijstaatplein 2, 1093 NG Amsterdam

    Come in person with no appointment, or renew online once an approved provider has taken your photo.

    Apply onlineOffice website+31206241111

    Bring your old licence and a colour passport photo under six months old. If the licence is lost, bring valid alternative ID. Check whether CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) medical approval is needed. For online RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) renewal, the ready email usually comes after two working days; applications made Friday–Monday can take three. Wait for the message and follow this municipality’s collection arrangements. Collect within three months; after that, RDW requires a new application. If you renew online through RDW, keep the application code sent by email or SMS after an approved photographer or photo booth submits your digital photo and signature. The code is valid for six months and is required to apply. DigiD (the Dutch digital ID for government websites) login using SMS verification alone is not sufficient.

  • Amsterdam

    Stadsloket West

    Bos en Lommerplein 250, 1055 EK Amsterdam

    Walk in to renew your licence, and ask about the urgent option if you need it back quickly.

    Apply onlineOffice website+31206241111

    Bring your old licence and a colour passport photo under six months old. If the licence is lost, bring valid alternative ID. Check whether CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) medical approval is needed. For online RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) renewal, the ready email usually comes after two working days; applications made Friday–Monday can take three. Wait for the message and follow this municipality’s collection arrangements. Collect within three months; after that, RDW requires a new application. If you renew online through RDW, keep the application code sent by email or SMS after an approved photographer or photo booth submits your digital photo and signature. The code is valid for six months and is required to apply. DigiD (the Dutch digital ID for government websites) login using SMS verification alone is not sufficient.

  • Amsterdam

    Stadsloket Zuid

    President Kennedylaan 923, 1079 MZ Amsterdam

    Renew online with DigiD and an approved photo, or visit the counter without booking.

    Apply onlineOffice website+31206241111

    Bring your old licence and a colour passport photo under six months old. If the licence is lost, bring valid alternative ID. Check whether CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) medical approval is needed. For online RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) renewal, the ready email usually comes after two working days; applications made Friday–Monday can take three. Wait for the message and follow this municipality’s collection arrangements. Collect within three months; after that, RDW requires a new application. If you renew online through RDW, keep the application code sent by email or SMS after an approved photographer or photo booth submits your digital photo and signature. The code is valid for six months and is required to apply. DigiD (the Dutch digital ID for government websites) login using SMS verification alone is not sufficient.

  • Amsterdam

    Stadsloket Zuidoost

    Anton de Komplein 150, 1102 CW Amsterdam

    Drop in without an appointment, or renew online with DigiD if your licence is not lost.

    Apply onlineOffice website+31 20 624 1111

    Bring your old licence and a colour passport photo under six months old. If the licence is lost, bring valid alternative ID. Check whether CBR (Dutch driving test and medical fitness assessor) medical approval is needed. For online RDW (Dutch vehicle and driving licence authority) renewal, the ready email usually comes after two working days; applications made Friday–Monday can take three. Wait for the message and follow this municipality’s collection arrangements. Collect within three months; after that, RDW requires a new application. If you renew online through RDW, keep the application code sent by email or SMS after an approved photographer or photo booth submits your digital photo and signature. The code is valid for six months and is required to apply. DigiD (the Dutch digital ID for government websites) login using SMS verification alone is not sufficient.

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