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How to exchange?
Since 2014, a boating license is valid indefinitely and therefore no longer needs to be renewed every five years. So we recommend everyone, if you have not already done so, to exchange your license to a new model. That way, your license will be valid indefinitely and you won't have any surprises. Read our item on how to exchange your old license.
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If you don't have a boating license yet, get it soon! Read here when you need a boating license.
Since January 1, 2020, the CBR will take the recreational boating exams. At the moment there is no practical exam yet, but as soon as it comes, you can count on it becoming a lot more expensive. We can divide it into the Small Boating License I and II and the Large Pleasure Boating License. The CBR has taken over this task from VAMEX. You don't have to worry, the exams that the CBR administers are similar in content to the VAMEX exams. The exam fees are also almost the same.
You can contact the CBR to book the recreational boating exams at one of 20 locations across the country.
How do you apply for a separate ICC?
The fastest way to apply for a separate ICC is through My CBR. After logging in, follow these steps:
- Click on the tab All tasks or on debutton Something else
- Click (under Recreational Boating) on Exemption exam recreational boating
- Click on Start
- Click on Complete exemption - ICC Coastal Waters
- You will follow all further steps as indicated
- After your exemption has been granted, you will submit your recreational boating health statement. All information about the health statement can be found here.
- You can apply for your ICC pass through MyCBR (under Recreational Boating) via Apply for Permit
- Click on Apply for first license
- Click on Start
- Click on ICC Coastal Waters
- You follow all further steps as indicated
Only if you live abroad or do not have DigiD for other reasons, you can apply for a separate ICC via the application form on the site (Full and partial exemption boating license). Send the form and a copy of the diploma granting exemption to the CBR. Once CBR has received your application, you will receive a letter requesting payment. Upon receipt of payment, your request will be reviewed.