RDW-recognised photographer

RDW-Recognised Photographer in Rotterdam

To apply for or renew your driving licence digitally, you need a photo that is delivered directly to the RDW. We are officially recognised for this.

What does RDW-recognised mean?

RDW-recognised means Pasfoto Rotterdam Zuid has been approved by the RDW to deliver your passport photo and signature digitally and securely for a driving licence application or renewal. This recognition applies solely to the digital driving licence photo: we do not use the RDW recognition as a quality mark for passport or ID card photos, because those documents are assessed by the municipality, not by the RDW.

RDW-approved photographer

Your digital licence photo is sent straight to the RDW.

How the digital driving licence photo works

Digital delivery to the RDW follows a few simple steps:

We take your photo

You visit our studio at Paul Krugerstraat 157. We take your passport photo and signature according to the RDW guidelines.

Sent digitally to the RDW

Your photo and signature are sent directly and securely to the RDW, via the Pasfoto-Organisatie connection.

You receive a photo code

After submission you receive a photo code, which you need for your driving licence application.

To the municipality or RDW desk

With the photo code, you apply for your driving licence at the municipality or the RDW desk, without having to bring loose passport photos.

Driving licence photo requirements and our guarantee

Your driving licence photo must meet the official requirements. We check each of these points before the photo is sent digitally.

Requirement	What we guarantee
Recent photo, no older than six months	We take your photo on the day of your visit
Size 35 x 45 mm, taken straight on	Automatically cropped correctly by our equipment
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible	We check this directly on screen before the photo is sent
Even light-grey or white background, no shadows	Our studio setup ensures an even background and lighting
No headwear, except for religious reasons	We will point this out to you if it applies to your photo

Learn more

See all requirements for your driving licence photo Read about our approval guarantee

Frequently asked questions about RDW recognition

The most common questions about our RDW recognition and the digital driving licence photo.

What exactly does RDW-recognised mean?

It means we are officially approved to deliver your passport photo and signature for a driving licence application digitally and securely to the RDW. The recognition only applies to the driving licence photo, not to passport or ID card photos.

Does the RDW recognition also apply to my passport or ID card photo?

No. Passport and ID card photos are assessed by the municipality, not by the RDW. Our RDW recognition only concerns the digital driving licence photo.

What is a photo code and what do I do with it?

A photo code confirms that your photo and signature have been delivered digitally to the RDW. You use this code when applying for or renewing your driving licence at the municipality or the RDW desk.

Do I still need to bring loose passport photos for my driving licence?

No, with digital delivery through us that is not necessary. You only bring the photo code to the municipality or the RDW desk.

Ready for your digital driving licence photo?

Book an appointment or just walk in. We take your photo and send it digitally to the RDW right away.

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