it says here that the partners are eligible http://www.rdw.nl/NRD/nl/NRD/soortenaanvragen/omwisselenbuitenlandsrijbewijs/Pages/default.aspx still, the questions stands if that can only be the case when the partner comes with you at the same time.

This post was edited by igor at November 19, 2012 3:14:55 PM CET

Please allow me a question to such a knowledgeable audience. I am in possession of 30% rule since 2006 and currently intend to bring a partner to NL. Would the partner be eligible for a driving license exchange (as per RDW) without sitting the exam?

zabrowa said:

Hello.

 

Recently a flatmate of mine moved out without unregistering. As he moved back home, I suppose he'll never both to do so.

 

The trouble is, I pay increased water/gas/garbage-collection owing to his presence. If I unregister him, I'll get a reduction next year.

 

But when I went to the gemeente, they said that only the individual himself/herself can unregister. How can this be?!?!

 

Do I have any options?

 

This one is simple.

 

 1. If you are the owner? (are you?) then - give a call to Gemeente and declare yourself to be the only occupant. You may need to write a mail to them too (or show up in person) 

 

They cannot simply de-register someone but they will "start a search for that person" which effectively means - 'sit and wait for 3 month'. Then, they will complete it by removing him off the GBA.

 

2. The option is - you may ask your friend to write them a mail saying that he'd like to deregister. A signed paper would do the trick much quicker.

 

 

what for?

which form do you require to file for that? Officially - one becomes Dutch when the Queens takes her decision on the case. However, A Gemeente will only update the system (GBA) when the ceremony is attended (this is when one receives the certificate mentioned above) and only after that one may exchange the papers. The certificate clearly states WHEN (and upon which law) one become Dutch.