How long is a Dutch theory exam pass valid?
A theory pass is valid for 1.5 years, counted from the day you pass. That goes for car, motorcycle and moped.
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How long your theory pass is valid
| Car theory (B licence) | 1.5 years (18 months) |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle theory (A licence) | 1.5 years (18 months) |
| Moped theory (AM licence) | 1.5 years (18 months) |
| Starts on | The day you pass |
Example: passed on 9 April 2026? Then your pass is valid up to and including 8 October 2027.
Where to see the end date
The exact date is in Mijn CBR, under your exams and tests (Mijn examens en toetsen).
What you need to do within those 1.5 years
You need to pass your practical exam within that time. If you do not manage in time, you have to take the theory exam again.
So plan your practical exam with your driving school in good time. Every step is under getting a driving licence.
Is your pass about to expire?
- You can retake the theory exam from 3 months before your pass expires.
- You book it the same way as the first time. See how to book.
- You pay the theory exam fee again: €50.50 in 2026 and €52.20 from 1 January 2027. See cost and booking.
- Been a while since you studied? Take the free mock exam first to see where you stand.
Motorcycle: stepping up without a new theory exam
If you hold an A1 licence and step up to A2, you do not need a new theory exam. The same goes for stepping up from A2 to A once you have held A2 for at least 2 years. Read more under motorcycle licence A1, A2 and A.
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