Municipality of Groningen: applying to collect a driving licence

Do not make an appointment until your driver's license expires in 6 weeks. Earlier is not necessary.

Medical examination

You must have a medical examination in one of the following cases:

• You are 75 years of age or older.
• You have complaints or disabilities that affect your ability to drive.
• You are applying for a license to drive a truck or bus.

At the Municipality of Groningen, you can apply for your driver's license online or at the counter.

Online 

For the online application you need DigiD. 

Step 1: Fill in details

Step 2: Make appointment

Required for your appointment

• When renewing: Your old driver's license.
• In case of 1st application or loss: Your passport or ID card.
• Passport photo that meets the requirements and is not older than 6 months.
• rom 75 years of age and in some other cases a health certificate.

Step 3: Pick up your license

Aan het loket

Step 1: Make appointment

Required for your appointment

• When renewing: Your old driver's license.
• In case of 1st application or loss: Your passport or ID card.
• Passport photo that meets the requirements and is not older than 6 months.
• rom 75 years of age and in some other cases a health certificate.

Step 2: Pick up your license

Check the most recent prices on the 'rijbewijs aanvragen' page, on the website of the municipality of Groningen.