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Driving licence in Amsterdam
Apply for or renew a Dutch driving licence through the City of Amsterdam. You must be registered in Amsterdam and have lived in the Netherlands for at least 185 days.
WhoAmsterdam residents
You must be registered as an Amsterdam resident and have been registered in the Netherlands for at least 185 days.
BringPhoto + current licence
Bring a compliant passport photo and your current Dutch driving licence. Some applicants also need a valid residence permit or a Certificate of Fitness.
TimingCollect after 1 week
The standard collection time is one week. An urgent application submitted before 14:00 can normally be collected after 10:00 on the next working day.
Cost€53.65
The municipal fee is €53.65. An urgent application costs €93.30. These amounts were checked on 1 August 2026 and can change.
Checked Official City of Amsterdam source
Practical route
Steps
Follow the route that matches your application. Confirm the current requirements on Amsterdam.nl before you go.
Choose the right application route
Apply in person for a first licence or most replacements. If you are renewing and meet the RDW conditions, you can renew online and collect the licence from a City Office.
Prepare your documents
Take a compliant passport photo and your current licence. Check the official page for residence-permit and Certificate of Fitness requirements that may apply to you.
Visit a City Office or renew online
You do not need an appointment at Amsterdam City Offices. In Weesp, an appointment is required. Pay the current fee when you apply.
Collect your licence
Collect the licence after the stated processing time. Check the City of Amsterdam page before travelling in case the process or opening arrangements changed.
Different situation
Exchange, loss or theft
Exchange a foreign driving licence
Foreign-licence exchanges have separate eligibility, documents and processing rules. Use the dedicated City of Amsterdam exchange procedure.
Lost or stolen licence
Report a lost or stolen Dutch driving licence through RDW or at a City Office before applying for a replacement.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment?
Not at Amsterdam City Offices for this service. An appointment is required in Weesp.
Can I renew online?
Yes, when you meet RDW's online-renewal conditions. RDW will tell you when the new licence can be collected.
Official source
City of Amsterdam
Apply for a Dutch driving licence. Fees, requirements and processing times can change, so use the official page before acting.
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