Enter a plate, city and travel date
Enter a Dutch number plate; spaces and hyphens are normalized. City and travel date are optional. Selecting a city evaluates the available local rules for that place. Leaving the city blank displays an overview of six cities reviewed in detail, not a nationwide verdict.
The service requests public vehicle information and compares the supported vehicle category, fuel, emission class and first-admission date with available zone data and reviewed rules.
An indication, not an official permit
The result indicates whether the vehicle appears to meet the standard requirements in the available rule set. It can also show uncertainty when data are missing or a local rule is not fully reviewed. It does not confirm a permit, exemption, route or legal right to enter.
EmissieCheck is independent and not affiliated with the RDW, NDW, Dutch government or municipalities. Check local traffic signs and official municipal information before travelling.
Privacy and separate official checks
The service does not store the number plate, as described in its privacy notice. You can open the separate official RDW vehicle check to inspect the source data.
A personal exemption, unusual vehicle registration or foreign plate requires separate confirmation from the RDW or municipality.
Frequently asked questions
Does EmissieCheck store the number plate?
No. The privacy notice says the plate is not stored; see the privacy and methodology pages for details.
Does the check cover every Dutch municipality?
No. The blank-city overview covers six municipalities reviewed in detail and is not a nationwide coverage claim.
Is the result an official decision?
No. It is an independent indication based on available vehicle data and reviewed rules.
Sources
Content last checked: 15 October 2026. Rules and municipal decisions can change.