How to book the CBR theory exam, step by step

Booking yourself in Mijn CBR

Log in to Mijn CBR with your DigiD.
Click Examen reserveren of wijzigen (book or change an exam).
Choose the vehicle, such as car or motorcycle, then the theory exam.
Choose a place, date and time.
Check your booking and your personal details. The confirmation goes to your email address.
Read the terms and accept them. Note: once you have paid, you cannot cancel the exam.
Pay online straight away. You then get an email with the exam invitation attached.

Your driving school can book the exam for you. You first have to authorise the school in Mijn CBR. The school may charge extra for booking.

Fill in the CBR’s theory exam application form and send it in.
You get a payment request.
Once your payment arrives, the CBR schedules your exam. The invitation comes by email, at least 3 weeks before the exam date.

If you booked with the form, you cannot change the date yourself. Contact the CBR’s customer service instead.

All fees and surcharges are under cost and booking.

You can only have 1 booking for the same exam.
An exam booked in Mijn CBR can be rescheduled by you.
Saturday exams are sometimes available, for a surcharge. Those slots go quickly.
Retaking? You can book once your result has been processed. See after the exam.
Watch out for websites that look like the CBR’s and sell theory exams. You pay more there than in Mijn CBR.

How do I book the CBR theory exam?

In Mijn CBR with your DigiD, or through your driving school once you have authorised it. Without DigiD you use the CBR’s application form.

Can I book the theory exam by phone?

No. You cannot book by phone.

Can I cancel my exam?

No. Once you have paid you cannot cancel. An exam booked in Mijn CBR can be rescheduled by you.