Municipality of Zaanstad: applying to collect a driving licence

• A recent colour passport photo, no older than 6 months.
  Please note: It is not possible to have a passport photo taken at the town hall.
  More information about passport photo requirements.
• If your driving licence has expired: your old driving licence.
• If your driving licence has been lost or stolen: a valid passport, identity card or residence permit.
• If you have a moped driving licence and want to apply for a car driving licence, please also bring your moped driving licence.

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).

On the page Apply for and collect a driver's license, you can read more about applications and costs.

After five working days (Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays are not counted as working days), you can collect your driving licence from the municipality in person.

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.