You can renew your Dutch driving licence at any time before it expires; there is no mandatory waiting period before renewal
. This means you have the flexibility to renew it as early as you want, regardless of how far away the expiration date is. When you renew early, the new licence's expiry date will be set to 10 years from the date of issue, not from the old expiry date
. To renew, you typically need to make an appointment at your local municipality (gemeente) and bring your current licence, identification, and a passport photo. The renewal process usually takes about five working days, with an option for expedited service in some municipalities
. If you cannot renew online (for example, if your licence was issued before 2018 or you lack certain digital IDs), you will need to visit the municipality in person
. In summary:
- You can renew your licence at any time before it expires, even well in advance
- The new licence will be valid for 10 years from the renewal date
- Renewal requires an appointment at the municipality with necessary documents
- Processing usually takes about five business days; urgent options may be available
This flexibility allows you to renew early if you anticipate being unavailable near the expiry date or for other personal reasons
