Municipality of Gennep: applying to collect a driving licence

To apply for a drivers license, you need to bring the following with you:

• a recently made pasport photograph no older than six months,
• a paymentcard or cash to pay the fee,
• traveldocuments for identification,
• if you already own a drivers licence, it's mandatory to bring the old one along with you.

You apply for your driving licence in person at the municipality where you live and are registered. You must make an appointment to do this.

In some cases you can also apply for your driving licence online. You will then be able to collect the new driving licence from the service desk after just 2 working days. You submit the application via the RDW website. Visit the RDW website to find out how to apply for a driving licence online (in Dutch).

Driving licence: € 51,10

Spoedaanvraag (urgent request): € 39,65

‘Eigen Verklaring’ (self-declaration) for the medical examination: € 44,50

You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality Gennep.

Ellen Hoffmannplein 1,  Postbus 9003, 6590 HD Gennep.

After around a week, you can collect your driving licence from the municipality in person.

Do you need it sooner than that?

If you need your driving licence urgently, you can make an urgent request. If you apply for the driving licence before 14:00, you will be able to collect it the next working day. You have to pay an extra fee for an urgent request.

How long are driving licences valid?

• Under 65 years of age: valid for 10 years.
• Between 65 and 70 years of age: valid until your 75th birthday.
• Between 70 and 75 years of age: valid for 5 years.
• Over 75 years of age: valid for a maximum of 5 years.