Introduction of new two-part vehicle registration certificate in the Netherlands
As
from 1 January 2014, vehicle registration certificates in the
Netherlands are issued in credit card format. This card has a different
layout, different data and
different security
features, in conformity with harmonized European legislation. Vehicle
registration certificates in
credit card format, or vehicle registration cards, also have a contact chip. Vehicle registration
certificates continue to consist of two parts. Alongside part I (the vehicle registration card),
a new 'deel II' (part II) vehicle registration certificate has also been introduced.
This part II vehicle registration certificate is required in order to register abroad.
Owners/holders are not obliged
to exchange their paper vehicle registration certificates. Some vehicles have paper vehicle
registration certificates, others have a vehicle registration card.
Security Features
The vehicle registration certificate in credit card format is in conformity with European Directive 1999/37/EC. It contains all the information required by the European Directive. The vehicle registration certificate in credit card format contains information on both the vehicle and the owner/holder. The vehicle registration card has several security features. For more information, go to 'Echtheidskenmerken' (security features).
Validity
The validity of vehicle registration cards can be checked according to the vehicle licence number and the document number. Please go to 'Documentnummercontroleren' (Check document number).
