Proof of identity and DigiD
To obtain your driving licence, you will need a valid proof of identity.
Valid documents
One of the following documents is a valid proof of identity where the validity period has not expired yet:
- A valid Dutch passport;
- A valid Dutch ID card;
- A Dutch driving licence (validity period may have expired);
- A valid passport or ID card from one of the EU and EEA countries;
- A valid foreign passport with a valid sticker for a stay in the Netherlands;
- A valid Dutch or EU/EEA alien document;
- A Dutch travel document for refugees or foreign nationals;
- A foreign national's identity document (formerly a W document);
- A Dutch identity document for Privileged Persons;
- A pass issued by the Dutch government for a Diplomat of Foreign Affairs.
Do you live abroad?
If you are not sure whether you are eligible for a Dutch driving licence, we recommend that you check with the municipality where you live. They will assess whether you qualify for a driving licence.
Furthermore, you must be able to prove that you have been living in the Netherlands for at least 185 of the 365 days before you obtained your driving licence.
DigiD
You will need a DigiD to apply for exams and to submit documents to the CBR. If you already have a DigiD, you can skip this step. If you do not yet have a DigiD, it is best to apply for one as soon as possible. It may take some time for your application to be processed!
- Go to digid.nl and go to apply. Fill in your details and complete the application. When applying, you will need your National Insurance Number/Social Security Number (BSN). This can be found on your ID card or passport.
- You will receive a letter at home with an activation code within 3 working days.
- You must activate the DigiD with the activation code at digid.nl within 20 days.
- Enter your username and password.
- If you have enabled the SMS check, you will receive a code via SMS that you have to fill in.
- Enter your activation code.
You can then install the DigiD app (downloadable from the Appstore and Playstore) on your mobile phone, but this is not obligatory.
