If you have a vehicle without a Dutch registration number, you are not allowed to drive on public roads. However, if you do need to drive the vehicle – for instance, to take it for an inspection – you need a one-day registration certificate (eendagskentekenbewijs). You can apply for this from the RDW (the Netherlands Vehicle Authority).
Last updated on 4 August 2026
Conditions for using a one-day registration certificate
The one-day registration certificate allows you to drive to the vehicle inspection centre and back on the day of the inspection.
Certain conditions apply to the one-day registration certificate, such as:
- your vehicle must be insured in the Netherlands on the day of the inspection;
- you can only apply for the one-day registration certificate if you have booked an inspection appointment.
All conditions for the one-day registration certificate can be found on the RDW website.
How to apply for a one-day registration certificate
Please contact the RDW to apply for a one-day registration certificate.