Municipality of Oldenzaal: applying to collect a driving licence

If you want to renew your driver's license, take the following into account:

• Do you have a truck or bus driver's license? Then you must first undergo a medical examination (category C1, C, D1, D, C1E, CE, D1E or DE).
• A new truck or bus driver's license is valid for a maximum of 5 years.
• Are you between 65 and 70 years old? Then your new driver's license is valid until you turn 75.
• Are you between 70 and 75 years old? Then your new driving license is valid for a maximum of 5 years.
• From the age of 75 you will be medically examined if you want to renew your driving licence.
• After a medical examination, the CBR may decide that your driving license is valid for a shorter period than normal, for example 1 year. You will receive a letter about this.

In case of first application, the conditions are:

• You lived in the Netherlands for at least 185 days in the past year.
• You apply for your driving license within 3 years after your driving test. Otherwise you will have to take the exam again.

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.

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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: €41,60

Spoedaanvraag (urgent request) has a surchrge of: € 34,10

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.