Taxi driver's pass

Do you want to drive a taxi? If so, you need a valid driver's pass. A driver's pass is valid for five years.

AttentionIt is temporarily not possible to deliver taxi licences and driver's passes
The Council of State annulled the implementing decree to the 2019 taxi decree. It is not clear when there will be a new decision. The Flemish government works on a solution. If you already have a licence of driver's pass, it remains valid.

Conditions

  • You have held a driving licence for at least two years.
  • You speak Dutch (at least language level B1).
  • You live in Leuven.

How do you apply?

1. Gather together the necessary documents

  • Copy of your identity card (front and back)
  • Copy of your driving licence with valid medical examination (front and back)
  • Extract from the criminal record for taxi drivers (model 596.1-28), less than three months old.
  • One of the following as proof of your language skills:
    • Diploma or certificate of higher secondary education
    • Certificate level B1 or 2.1
    • Certificate of primary education or certificate level A2 or 1.2 with a declaration of honour that you will achieve level B1 within two years.
  • For foreign nationals, proof of your permit to work in Belgium.
AttentionKeep your data up-to-date
  • The extract from the criminal record model 596.1-28 must be filed annually.
  • ​​​Changes of address or court rulings must be reported immediately.

2. Submit your application

Digitally

Via the Government of Flanders database Centaurus 2020 . (Dutch only) You will need your ID card and card reader.

On paper

Fill in the application form: (Dutch only)

Stadskantoor

Dienst economie en handel - Taxi's

Stadskantoor
Professor Van Overstraetenplein 1
3000 Leuven

Cost

€ 20.

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