Driver's license, renew online

Late November/early December temporary reduced service at front desks

From Friday, November 28 to Monday, December 1, we are working on a new system for our basic registration of persons. During this period you cannot make an appointment for many products. Both requesting and picking up almost all products and (travel) documents is not possible then.

Emergency applications

  • Emergency applications made on Nov. 24, 25 or 26 before 2 p.m. can be picked up through Nov. 27.
  • Is that not possible? Then you can pick up the document starting Tuesday, Dec. 2.
  • Rush applications made after 2 p.m. on Nov. 26 or on Nov. 27 can be picked up on Dec. 2.

Online driver's license

You cannot pick up a driver's license applied for online through the RDW from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1.

Do you want to renew your driver's license, have a category added or apply for a reissuance after invalidation? The RDW now allows you to do this online.  

Don't want to (or can't) apply online through the RDW?

You can arrange the renewal of your driver's license at the City Hall counter. For more information, see the Driver's License product.

Apply for driver's license for the 1st time?

Unfortunately, this cannot be done online but must be arranged at the City Hall front desk. For more information see: Driver's license.

What to do

Roadmap for applying for renewal of your driver's license online:

Step 1. Does your phone have an NFC reader?

  • Check if your smartphone has an NFC reader.
  • Does your phone not have an NFC reader? Unfortunately, you cannot renew your driver's license online. You must arrange this at the City Hall counter. See product Driver's license.

Step 2. Download and install the DigiD app.

  • You will need the DigiD appon your smartphone
    which has a one-time check of your ID (ID check).  
  • Don't have the DigiD app on your phone yet? Then you need to install it first. A handy step-by-step plan can be found on the DigiD website. 

Step 3. Have passport photo taken

  • You will be notified by the RDW that your driver's license has expired and that you need to apply for a new license.
  • You go to an RDW approved photographer or photo booth*.
  • At the photographer, have a digital passport photo taken of yourself.
  • The photographer sends the passport photo, along with your driver's license number and your signature to the RDW for verification. You must provide your e-mail address when doing so.
  • The RDW checks the photo and your signature.
  • You will receive an e-mail from the RDW confirming that your photo has been approved and that you can apply for your driver's license online.

* There are licensed photographers in Zoetermeer:

  • Foto Linthout - Dorpsstraat 68, Zoetermeer
  • Photoshop Zoetermeer v.o.f. - Promenade 190, Zoetermeer
  • Inkmaster - Noordwaarts 8, Zoetermeer
  • Foto Sonneveld - Oosterheemplein 478, Zoetermeer

Step 4. Apply for driver's license online

  • You apply for your driver's license online at the RDW through Driver's license application.
  • You will enter a DigiD screen where you log in with your DigiD app. Haven't downloaded the DigiD app yet and/or haven't checked with your ID yet? Then visit the DigiD website for more information.
  • You pay online via IDEAL and specify where you want to pick up the new driver's license.
  • You will receive an email from the RDW confirming that your new driver's license is being made.

Step 5. Picking up the new driver's license

  • The RDW will send you a message 2 working days after your application that your new driver's license is ready and can be picked up.
  • To pick up your driver's license, you have 2 choices:
    • Stop by Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You must check in with hostess/host at the City Hall Forum. Please note! This is only possible to pick up a driver's license that has been applied for online through the RDW.
    • Or make an appointment online to pick up driver's license.
  • When picking up your driver's license, you must bring a valid ID.
  • Notice! You must pick up a requested driver's license within 3 months. Otherwise, it will be destroyed.

Instructional video

You can also watch the RDW' s instructional video on YouTube .

Costs

DescriptionCosts
License renewal€ 52,10

Note! In addition to these fees, you will pay a fee for the passport photo and signature processing at the photographer's office.

Additional information

Validity

A new driver's license is valid for 10 years. There are some exceptions:

  • Driver's license for truck or bus > 5 years valid.
  • You are between 65 and 70 years of age > driver's license valid until 75th birthday.
  • You are over 70 years old > driver's license valid for 5 years.
  • You have been medically examined because of a physical or mental impairment > valid for less than 10 years, until you are fit to drive again.