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How long is an energy label valid?

The validity period, how to check it and when a new label still makes sense.

In short

The essentials at a glance

A Dutch energy label is valid for 10 years from the registration date, regardless of how often the home changes owner in that period. Labels registered before 1 January 2021 (the switch to NTA 8800) or before 29 May 2026 (the new label design) also remain valid until the end of those 10 years.

Validity: 10 years from registration
New owner: label stays valid
Labels before 2021: valid until expiry date
Check: via EP-Online or our label check

How do I check until when my label is valid?

Look up your address in the official EP-Online register or use our energy label check. You will see the label class, registration date and expiry date.

When is a new label worth it, even if the old one is still valid?

You added insulation, new glazing or a heat pump and the old label doesn't show it.
You rent out: a better label earns points in the WWS points calculation.
You are selling: a higher label makes the home more attractive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions we are asked most about this topic.

1. Does my label expire because of the 2026 redesign?

No. Labels issued earlier remain valid and are not changed.

2. Can I get a new label while the old one is still valid?

Yes. The most recently registered label then applies.

Last updated: 7 October 2026 · by Hasibo Ingenieurs & Adviesbureau

Sources: Rijksoverheid — Wat is een geldig energielabel? · Volkshuisvesting Nederland — Nieuw energielabel voor woningen en gebouwen