kentekenregister
Kentekenregister is the central Dutch database that records information about motor vehicles and their license plates. It links each kenteken (license plate) to a specific vehicle identification number (VIN) and to registration data such as the date of first registration and the registered owner. The register is maintained by the Rijksdienst voor het Wegverkeer (RDW).
The contents of the kentekenregister typically include license plate numbers, VIN, make, model, model year, and
Access to the kentekenregister is governed by strict privacy rules. Access is limited to authorized institutions
Historically, the kentekenregister is part of the Netherlands’ broader framework of vehicle registries administered by the