To your theory exam, you must bring two mandatory items: an original and valid identity document and a payment card for the exam fee. Copies or photos on your smartphone are not accepted. Make sure to arrive ten to fifteen minutes early.
Your identity document
This is the most important document. It must be original and valid:
- your electronic identity card (eID) or Kids-ID,
- or a valid foreigner card,
- or, if you are not Belgian and reside in Belgium, your passport or residence document.
If you have lost your identity card or it has been stolen, request a Supplement 12, a temporary identity document, from the police or your municipality. That original document is sufficient to participate.
Your payment
You pay the exam fee on-site at the counter, usually with Bancontact. Cash is generally not accepted, so bring your payment card.
Arrive on time
Be there ten to fifteen minutes early. This way, you can arrive calmly, check in at the counter, and stress will not play a role. Exams usually take place from Monday to Friday.
The checklist
- Original, valid identity document.
- Payment card (Bancontact).
- Possibly your certificate for a delayed exam.
- Present ten to fifteen minutes in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
An original identity document and a payment card.
No, only the original document is accepted.
On-site at the counter, usually with Bancontact.
Well prepared for the center?
First test your knowledge with a free practice exam according to the official GOCA standards, so that only your papers count.
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Last updated: June 2026 · Content verified by Mathieu, instructor · Source: GOCA and the Belgian Highway Code