TX Quality Mark (TX-keur) Application Guide

Learn how to apply for the TX-keur quality mark as a Dutch taxi driver, including all steps, costs, and required documents.

About TX-keur

TX-keur: Dutch Taxi Quality Mark

The TX-keur certificate is a quality mark for Dutch taxi companies, drivers, vehicles, and services. It assesses safety, customer service, punctuality, and more. The certificate is issued by the TX-keur Foundation.

Assesses safety, service, and punctuality
Issued by the TX-keur Foundation
Visit the TX-keur website
Step 1

Go Through the TX-keur Checklist

Begin your TX-keur application by reviewing the official checklist to ensure you meet all requirements. This typically takes about 1 hour.

Go through the checklist
Step 2

Request Payment Behavior Statement

Request a Payment Behavior Statement from the Dutch Tax Authorities. This typically takes about 10 days.

Request from Tax Authorities
Step 3

Create an Account at TX-keur Academy

Register for an account at the TX-keur Academy. Account creation can take up to 1 hour.

TX-keur Academy
Step 4

Complete the TX Refresher Course

Take the mandatory TX Refresher Course. This step usually takes 3 hours.

TX Refresher Course
Step 5

Take Out Passenger Accident Insurance

Arrange passenger accident insurance for your taxi. This process can take about 1 day. Estimated cost: €20–€60 per month.

Learn more about insurance
Step 6

Take Out Business Liability Insurance

Obtain business liability insurance for your taxi. This step typically takes 1 day. Estimated cost: €10–€25 per month.

Learn more about liability insurance
Step 7

Get a First Aid Kit

Purchase a first aid kit for your vehicle. Estimated cost: around €30.

Step 8

Make an Appointment at IIVN

Schedule an appointment at IIVN for your vehicle inspection. This takes about 1 hour.

https://www.iivn.nl/afspraak-maken
Step 9

Complete the Inspection Day

Participate in the official inspection day. This process takes 1 day. Inspection cost: €410.

Next Steps

Received the TX quality mark?

Once you have received your TX-keur quality mark, upload your certificate to complete your registration.

Checklist

Inspection Checklist Overview

Before your TX-keur inspection, ensure you have all required documents and items ready. This helps your application process go smoothly.

Documentation

Required General Documents

Gather these general documents. Each must be no older than 4 months.

Chamber of Commerce extract (max. 4 months old)
Declaration regarding payment behaviour from the Tax Authorities (max. 4 months old)
Copy of valid Taxi Transport permit (max. 4 months old)
Vehicle Documentation

Required Vehicle Documents

Prepare the following documents for each vehicle in your fleet.

Current fleet overview (type, license plate, year of manufacture, equipment, mileage)
Maintenance file per vehicle (date, work done, company name or technician)
Insurance

Required Insurance Documents

Make sure you have valid insurance documents and proof of payment.

Business liability insurance (minimum coverage €1,000,000) + proof of payment
Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance + proof of payment
Passenger accident insurance
Minimum coverage €10,000 in case of death
Minimum coverage €30,000 in case of permanent disability
Certificates

Required Certificates

The following certificates must be up to date and valid.

Valid driver’s license
Valid driver card
Certificate of life-saving action
TX Refresher course certificate
In-Car Requirements

Items to Keep in the Car

These items must always be present in your taxi during operation.

Valid registration certificate
European accident report form
P-number (copy of permit, tariff, or tracking card)
First aid kit
Blue license plates
Valid green card

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