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The International Driver's License of IDL Services Inc.

Since 2003, IDL Services Inc. is the #1 Company in Popularity and Customer Satisfaction for the International Driver’s License, helping more than 350,000 customers in the United States and around the world to overcome language differences when traveling and getting a second form of identification.

The Best IDP of the world

✓ High Quality Booklet

✓ Based on UN Standards

✓ Non Government ID Card & FREE Digital Copy

✓ No Test Required

✓ Overnight Shipping

✓ Money-Back Guaranteed

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Based on the United Nations Agreements on Road Traffic

Our International Driver's Document is fully compliant with all Regulations and Standards of the Vienna Agreement of Road Traffic of November 8th, 1968, including the maximum validity of 3 years. International Driving Permits, which are booklets issued by governmental agencies or private organizations designated by a country's government, are the only official translation of a person's Driver's License. Our translation has no official status and does not confer any legal privileges or rights on consumers.

Our International Driving Permit is useful for Car Insurance and it’s accepted by all major Car Rentals companies in the world.

While carrying a valid domestic driving permit, our translation document can be useful for vehicle insurances and rentals in many countries around the globe.

Keep a Secured Digital Copy of Driver's Permit in your Phone

Our Document keeps a secured digital copy of your national driver’s license and gives you access to a translation of more than 16 languages from your smartphone, just using our QR Code technology in the back of the ID Card.

Easy Application!

Getting your International Driving Permit is a breeze! Just provide a copy of your valid driver's license, fill out a small application form and provide a passport-sized photo. Apply online right now or come to visit us to our offices in Miami Shores, Florida. It’s easy as 1-2-3!. 

Drive Everywhere

Ready to explore the world on wheels? Say hello to hassle-free driving across international borders with the International Driver's License of IDL Services Inc.! – Your key to unforgettable road trips and boundless adventures! Seamlessly navigate foreign roads and highways without worrying about language barriers…

Legal & Valid

The IDL is compliant with the United Nations' Geneva Convention on Road Traffic, making it a credible and universally accepted document. ATTENTION: Do not trust other sites imitating our services and name, like international permit.com, where IDPs are issued with a lower quality, for a lower price and longer periods (10 years validity is not allowed in the  UN Agreement on Road Traffic ).

Visit us in person

We invite you to our World Headquarters in Miami, Florida. Applying for the International Driver’s License is easy and simple and your International License can be issued in less that 20 minutes or you can easily apply online right now, we offer fast delivery anywhere in the world! 

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I wanted to acknowledge that I received the document on time. I would like to say that I am very satisfied with the document. The quality of the document and the service exceeded my expectations. Thank you for the great work you are doing. Antonin

I got my international drivers license super fast. In addition I got a 15% discount. Great customer service👍🏻 Katia Stuart

Great job! I went in their office and in 15 minutes i got my document. Great staff and great price. It is really really useful! Robert Michell

Great customer service, and fast delivery Times and easy to apply, highly recommend this company. Stephanie Miron

Translation of the driver license arrived in 4 days and looks great Alessandro Rossi

Amazing and very quick service! Very professional and kind staff! Gioia Spadolini

Thank you so much! that was fast! I received my international driver's license before the scheduled day! M. Kamhawy

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If you'd like to embrace the ease of driving abroad, there are many apps that can be a great resource. Before embarking on your next road trip, check this simple guide with selected tools. This way, and thanks to your International Driver's license, your experience traveling abroad will be more enjoyable and stress-free.

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List of Countries where our International Driver's License is Accepted:

• Afghanistan
• Burkina Faso
• Cayman Islands
• Centralfrican Republic
• Congo (Democratic Republic of)
• Congo (Republic of)
• Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
• Czech Republic
• Equatorial Guinea
• French Guiana
• Guinea Bissau
• Guinea Republic
• Netherlands
• Philippines
• Russian Federation
• Sao Tome & Principe
• Saudi Arabia
• Sierra Leone
• South Africa
• St. Kitts & Nevis
• St. Vincent
• United Arab Emirates
• United States
• United Kingdom

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Order by Email: Orders by Email are accepted. Just complete our easy online application .

Order by Telephone: We will accept your order by phone and can have your International Drivers Permit or International Driving License Translation Document delivered by the following afternoon.

Call 877-435-4685 or 859-548-5955 to speak to an agent. Have your drivers license, passport, if applicable, and credit card ready when you call.

Orders for International Drivers Permit or International Driving License Translation Documents from active military and military contractors receive priority handling and always ship first....

INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS LICENSE

With your state issued license and our document, you can drive anywhere in the world!*

Welcome to IDL International!

Since 1977, through various retail stores and more recently on the Internet, we have supplied clients from all over the world with our  International Driving License Permit Documents. These documents are designed to provide you with an authentic translation of your government issued license and passport using 10 different languages and will certainly ease any complications where foreign officials might have cause to peruse your documents, and are exactly what you'll need to rent or drive a motor vehicle outside of your home country.

* Driving in Japan & Korea

Our clients throughout the last 40 years include personnel from Fortune 500 companies, military contractors, serviceman and women as well as anyone traveling abroad for business or pleasure.

Order your international driving license Permit Today with our Easy 3-Step Process

It is important that you submit your photo promptly. An actual passport type photo is great, but, if you have any nice clear color, straight forward photo in your files, that will work as well. We can photoshop vacation shots, business pictures, even a photo taken from the chest up against a light colored wall with a cell phone or digital camera works well. If you have a SmartPhone, just take a photo and email it to us!

We can even take you out of a picture with friends as long as heads are not too close. Don't worry about the size or cropping, we'll take care of that. Sending in a Jpeg is a must, so we can use a photo program to make the highest quality print for your document.

*If you prefer to submit your application by regular mail - we can do that too. Read more on submitting your application by regular mail.

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International Driving Licence or Drivers Permit

A drivers license or drivers permit issued by governmental agencies or private organizations designated by a country's government are the only official translation of a person's driver's license. Our international driving license or permit translation has no official status and does not confer any legal privileges or rights to consumers. ONLY a government issued drivers license grants driving privileges. Neither our IDL document nor any other private company can issue a document that will let you drive without carrying that government issued license,but with our document and said government issued license you can drive anywhere in the world.

Our document is very straightforward; a small passport sized booklet with 10 translations, including English, of the information supplied on your application. Our documents have been used in virtually every corner of the world and ordering couldn't be more fast or simple.

Our philosophy is to treat each and every customer as we would want to be treated when conducting business, so customer service is our first and foremost priority.

Simply follow the order online link below to begin. Once there, you will choose term, shipping method, payment option etc.

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For pertinent questions that are not already answered on the website, call 859-548-5955 (9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time).

AAA and the National Automobile Club were designated in 1952 as the official vendors of international drivers licence and Drivers Permit documents.

Remember! Your international driver's permit Translation MUST be accompanied at all times by your original valid driver's license.Therefore any mistakes or misreprensations on your application,making the two not match,voids your attempts to use the translation. You are not allowed to present the IDL as a "stand alone" document because it is only a translation of your original,and actual government issued driver's license. Please note that our documents grant no driving privileges what so ever. Only the official driver's licenses issued by the official governmental body can be used for the legal operation of a motor vehicle.

Planning to rent a car and venturing out into the world on your own? Plan to obtain an International Driving Permit before you go.

Aaa is the only entity in the u.s. authorized by the u.s. department of state to issue an idp.*, why carry an idp.

Your IDP is a valid form of identification in 150 countries worldwide and contains your name, photo and driver information. It translates your identification information into 10 languages — so it speaks the language even if you don't. Most countries highly recommend an International Driving Permit.

Another country cannot issue an IDP to be used in conjunction with a US driver’s license. An IDP accompaning a US driver’s license can only be issued in the USA. See ALREADY OVERSEAS

Many countries require an IDP to drive legally. Fines for driving without an IDP can be quite costly. Check countries requirements before travel.

An IDP gives you peace of mind while you're out exploring the world - even if you're not planning to drive!

* International Driving Permits may not be issued more than six (6) months in advance of desired effective date. **Contact the AAA Travel office directly to verify IDP Services is available. *** plus sales tax if applicable. Check with the nearest travel office for exact fees.

How to Apply?

To apply in person at a AAA Travel office. You will need to provide:

• Download and fill out an application (new tab) , and bring it to your nearest AAA Travel office** (new tab) .
• Two original passport pictures (also available at AAA Travel offices AAA Travel offices**).
• A valid U.S. driver's license.
• Pay $20 USD permit fee and you're ready to go!***

Apply by Mail If you are not able to visit your nearest AAA Travel office, your IDP can be obtained through the mail. Simply enclose the following and mail them to the AAA Travel office nearest you (check locally for payment options):

• Your completed IDP application form
• Two original passport pictures each signed on the back
• $20 USD permit fee***
• A photocopy of both sides of your driver's license
• If desired, include additional U.S. funds for expedited return mail service. See USPS.com (new tab) or Fedex.com (new tab) for rates.

Already Overseas?

If you are currently overseas you can mail your completed application to the following office and address:

AAA/IDP 1000 AAA Drive Heathrow, FL 32746 Attn: Mail Stop #28

Please allow 5-7 weeks for return mail. [email protected] Replies will be within 24 to 48 hours Due to the recent change in U.S. Customs law impacting USPS Express International mail, FedEx* will be used to most countries. Go to FedEx.com for additional charges. Please provide a street address for delivery, and expect delivery up to 10 business days after IDP is processed.

International Driving Permit Frequently Asked Questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• How will I benefit?

Am I required to have an IDP in foreign countries?

• What happens if I am stopped…

Since Hong Kong was transferred from Great Britain to China, do I still need an IDP to drive there?

• Does possession of the IDP/IADP along with my U.S. issued driver’s license override any local laws?

If someone visits the United States from a foreign country and discovers that they need an IDP, can they purchase one from AAA?

• I have a U.S. driver’s license, but I am a citizen of another country…

If someone has a driver’s license from a U.S. territory such as Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, how would an IDP work for them?

Can i use a scanned/digital photograph.

• I am on active duty in the military…
• I am traveling to South America…
• Which Geographical Areas/Countries Required IDP?

Can I get an IDP if I only have a temporary license?

What do i need to obtain an idp, how will i benefit by carrying an international driving permit on my next overseas trip.

The International Driving Permit (IDP) is a document that provides important information from your driver’s license in eleven different languages, including English. This document came into existence by virtue of a treaty signed in 1949 by the United States and other foreign countries. As an official document, the IDP is recognized in over 150 countries today. Carried in conjunction with a regular drivers license, the IDP can help break down language barriers when traveling in non-English speaking countries. In addition, the IDP provides an additional source of identification. The $20 charge for an IDP is a small price to pay for such peace of mind.

There are some countries that do not recognize a drivers license from the United States, but officially recognize an IDP (e.g. Hungary). There are other countries that honor a United States drivers license, but require a local language translation (e.g. Spain). The IDP can satisfy these types of situations. Keep in mind, however, that while a certain country’s government may not require an IDP, car rental companies located in that country, such as Hertz, may require an IDP to rent a car. Purchasing an IDP prior to departure can save a lot of potential hassles. NOTE: If you are living permanently in a foreign country, even though you may still hold a U.S. state issued driver's license, you must abide by local driver's licensing laws. Many countries require that you obtain a local license once you take up employment and/or residency.

What happens if I am stopped and given a citation against my IDP?

The IDP does not hold any powers of its own apart from your drivers license, and therefore, you do not have a separate driving record with an IDP. The IDP is valid only when carried in conjunction with and acts as a translation of a drivers license. If you are traveling in a foreign country and were to be stopped by a law enforcement officer, your U.S. drivers license and IDP should be presented to the officer. If a citation is issued to you, it will be reflected on the driving record that is with your drivers license.

The United Nations provided official notification to the U.S. State Department indicating that the treaty which applies to Hong Kong at present will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the name given to the territory by China. Such notification should not be misconstrued to mean that China now recognizes IDPs, as the People’s Republic of China has never become a party to the treaty.

Does possession of the IDP/IADP along with my U. S. issued driver’s license override any local laws?

No, even though the IDP/IADP is valid for one year you must adhere to all local laws. For example, in many countries if you take up residence or employment you need to obtain a local license.

An IDP must be issued in the same country as the driver’s license of the traveler. Therefore, if someone from the United Kingdom has a U.K. driver’s license, their IDP must also be issued in the United Kingdom.

I have a U.S. driver’s license, but I am a citizen of another country. Where should I obtain an IDP?

The IDP must be issued in the same country as the driver’s license. In the case of a driver’s license being issued in the United States, the IDP must also be issued in the United States. Contact your nearest AAA office to obtain an IDP.

Since their driver’s license was issued by a U.S. possession, their IDP would also be issued in the United States. Contact a AAA office in the United States, and the IDP can be issued and mailed.

Scanned photographs are not acceptable. Please read U.S. Passport Photo Requirements (new tab) for guidelines. Polaroid type photographs are acceptable. Photographs can be either color or black and white. Photocopies are not acceptable.

I am on active duty in the military and my U.S. license has or is due to expire. Can I apply for an IDP?

Each state has its own provisions for extending the validity of state driving licenses for active duty military. Though valid in a home state, an expired U.S. license held by active duty military may not be valid or acceptable in a foreign country per that country’s driving requirements. See DMV.org (new tab) for state information on renewals, keeping in mind that an IDP is only a translation of the license, not a license to drive. Military applicants must understand the conditions under which an IDP is valid if insisting upon issuance of a permit against an expired U.S. license that may be considered valid in their home state until discharged from active duty. NOTE: If a state DMV allows renewal online or by mail for active duty military personnel stationed out of state, applicants should renew their license prior to issuance of an IDP. Some states will issue a DL236 card to be presented with an expired license to extend validity.

I am traveling to South America, so which permit should I issue?

The International Driving Permit is valid for South America, EXCEPT Brazil and Uruguay. The Inter-American Driving Permit (IADP) must be issued for those two countries.

Geographical Areas/Countries Which Honor International Driving Permits (Convention on Road Traffic, United Nations, Geneva 1949)

• Afghanistan*
• Anguilla*/**
• Antigua*/**
• Argentina***
• Azerbaijan*
• Bahamas Bahrain*
• Bangladesh Barbados**
• Bolivia*/***
• Brazil (Inter-American Driving Permit only)
• Burkina Faso (was Volta)
• Cambodia (was Kampuchea)
• Canada Cape Verde Islands*
• Cayman Islands*
• African Rep. Chad*
• Colombia*/***
• Congo, Rep. of (Brazzaville)
• Congo, Dem. Rep. of (Kinshasa)
• Costa Rica*/***
• Cote d´Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
• Dominica*/**
• Domincan Rep.***
• Egypt El Salvador*/***
• Equatorial Guinea*
• Fiji Finland
• France (including French overseas territories)
• French Polynesia
• Guatemala***
• Guernsey Guinea*
• Guinea-Bissau*
• Guyana Haiti***
• Herzegovina*
• Honduras*/***
• Kazakhstan*
• Korea (Rep.)
• Liechtenstein*
• Mauritania*
• Mexico*/***
• Montserrat*/**
• Mozambique*
• Netherlands
• Netherlands Antilles
• New Caledonia
• New Zealand
• Nicaragua*/***
• Paraguay***
• Philippines
• St. Kitts & Nevis*/**
• St. Vincent & the Grenadines
• Sao Tome & Principe*
• Saudi Arabia*
• Sierra Leone
• South Africa
• Switzerland*
• Tajikistan*
• Trinidad & Tobago***
• Turkmenistan***
• United Arab Emirates*
• United Kingdom
• Uruguay (Inter-American Driving Permit only)
• Uzbekistan*
• Vatican City (Holy See)
• Venezuela***
• Western Samoa

* Not party to 1949 Convention: International Driving Permit Honored. **U.S. driver’s license and International Driving Permit recognized on presentation to local police and payment of Special Registration Fee upon arrival. ***Geographical Areas Which Honor Inter-American Driving Permits (Convention on Regulation of Inter-American Motor Vehicle Traffic, Organization of American States, Washington, D.C. 1943) as of January, 2009. If you intend to drive in the following countries, be sure to check INTER-AMERICAN DRIVING PERMIT box page 1: Brazil and Uruguay

While a temporary license is a valid license you should wait until you receive your permanent state license before traveling. Authorities abroad probably will not accept a temporary license.

You need to complete a brief application form (available through this Internet web site, or your nearest AAA office), provide 2 passport-sized photographs with your signature on the back of them, a photocopy of the front and back of your valid U.S. issued driver’s license, and a check or money order for $20 in U.S. funds. If transacting by mail, these items would need to be mailed to a AAA office in the United States. Otherwise, everything can be handled in a single office visit. NOTE: If you are currently overseas you can mail your completed application to the following office and address: AAA/IDP, b1000 AAA Dr., Heathrow, FL 32746 Attn: Mailstop #28

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Validity according to the un conventions 1949 or 1968, easy 2 minutes application form & 30 minutes processing, why you need an international driving permit .

ITCA international driving license is an important docume nt required while traveling to another country. An international driver license can translate your essential information into different languages, including English, French, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Spanish, and other languages. So you don't need to worry about languages. It is better to carry a valid driving license for your own safety and to enjoy the beautiful drives around the world . You can apply for an international drivers license online from your own country and get verified to drive overseas. The purpose of an international driver permit is to translate your driver's license into different languages, and it is valid in 175 different countries in the world. The United Nations accepts international driver permits as per the UN Conventions of 1949 & 1968. IDPs have a validity period of 1 to 10 years, depending on the type of IDP required by you & your destination country. An international driver permit is issued for people above 18 years of age. You need a valid national driving license to apply for   international driving license . The process of applying for an international driver's permit is simple, easy, fast & secure. The details required to apply for an international driving license are:

Email & Phone Number

Current residence

Place of birth

National driver's license number,

National driver's license issued date & expiry date

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Only ITCA IDP was issued based on all nationalities on both UN Conventions 1949 or 1968 up to every UN Convention criterion and up the country who signed on it.  

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ITCA offers a variety of shipping options. Starting from free regular mail to overnight. Your international driving document will be shipped from one of three hubs UK (HQ), Turkey, Malaysia and India to ensure maximum cost-effectiveness and time efficiency.

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The processing fee varies depending on the validity period requested by the applicant, During the validity period, you are entitled to a free replacement in case of damage or loss. This does not include shipping costs, it's the softcopy. ​

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Only paid applications will be reviewed by our team, you have to upload a copy of your national driver's license and a recent headshot formal photo. Once your application is submitted, ITCA team will conduct an initial review on the validity of your national/domestic driving license within 12-48 hours for the hardcopy version and half an hour of paid urgent service for the soft copy version. Once the review process is done we will issue your IDP.

NOTE : for the hardcopy version the shipping depends upon the shipping option you select

Why Choose E-ITCA?

E-ITCA International Drivers Permit is the most trustable, experienced and acceptable at the global level, it is the best translation in full accordance with authenticity of the UN Convention 1968 on Road traffic regulations, that, along with your national driver's license enable you to break the language barriers to rent and/or drive a car in any country all over the world. 

E-ITCA International Driving Document is well-known for international car rental companies.

ITCA international driving permit is a legal document that recognises motorists as valid licensed drivers in the country you are travelling to. Therefore, this is an extremely valuable and prestigious document since it authorizes motorists to drive in a foreign country. 

With reputable goodwill of over a decade in the International Driving Permit Industry, International Traffic Control Association (ITCA) verifies that our indicated website on the IDP document is officially authentic and protects you from all the risk of malpractices such as phishing, spoofing, and identity theft. The ITCA International Driver's Document is valid in all the countries that have authorized the UN Convention on Road Traffic . Despite not being signatories to the UN Convention on road traffic, many countries recognize and consider the license acceptable in their geographical boundaries for tourists to ride on their land. The ITCA's international driving license document is an official translation of your government-issued driver's license issued in your home country stating that you possess a valid driver's license. 

Acceptable in most countries all over the world including the USA, Canada, UK, India, Russia, Italy, South Africa, Australia, United Arab Emirate, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Lithuania require what so-called international driving license also named International Driving Permit IDP or translation of national/domestic driver's licenses. ITCA International Driving Document provides a translation of your national driver's license into 15 languages.

E-ITCA International Driver's License translation must be differentiated from the government issued International Driver Permit IDP or International driver's license IDL. IDP/IDL, it is valid in all countries that have signed the UN, Convention of  1968 on Road Traffic regulations and is recognized in many countries that are not signatories to the Convention. You may be required to have an international driver's license to drive in some countries. Most foreign car rental agencies may require you to have an International Driving Document to rent a car. However; ITCA International Driver's License is a translation ID card and booklet that provide this translation of your driver's license that is meant to help you surpass the languages barriers. It is your responsibility to have ITCA International Driver's License along with your driving license once you plan to travel abroad.      

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International driver’s license for U.S. citizens

If you are a U.S. citizen planning to drive while traveling abroad, find out if you need an International Driving Permit (IDP) for the country you are visiting.

Know what an International Driving Permit (IDP) is and if you need one

An International Driving Permit (IDP), sometimes known as an international driver’s license, allows you to drive legally in countries that require one. It is a document that translates your identifying information into different languages. If the country you are visiting requires an IDP, you will carry it along with your U.S. driver’s license.

When visiting another country as a U.S. citizen:

• Your state driver's license is valid while driving in Canada and Mexico.
• In other countries, you may need to get an IDP for foreign drivers.

Use the Department of State's website to search for the country you will be visiting . On that country’s page, see the "travel and transportation" section. It will explain your destination’s driver’s license rules for visitors.

How to get an International Driving Permit

The American Automobile Association (AAA) is the official organization authorized by the U.S. Department of State to issue IDPs. Be aware of other websites that claim to issue international driver’s licenses or IDPs. Many are fraudulent and may try to scam you out of money or personal information.

If you have a U.S. driver's license, learn how you can apply for an IDP in person or by mail from AAA .

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6 Things to Know About the International Driver’s License

• Your IDL/IDP is not recognized everywhere

Where do you get it?

How to get an international driver's license, how to use it, i am a foreign driver traveling to the us., idl vs. idp, what is an international driver's license.

An International Driver's License (the correct term is "international driving permit" , or IDP) is a document that allows you to drive a motor vehicle legally in 174 countries when it is accompanied by your valid US driver's license. It contains your name, photo and driver information. You are eligible for an IDL/IDP if you are a permanent US resident at least 18 years of age and have a driver's license that will remain valid for at least six months from the date of issuance of the IDP. An international driving permit may also be required or recommended by many rental car agencies. Here’s everything you need to know about this helpful document that will allow you to get behind the wheel on your perfect business trip or vacation.

It's not recognized everywhere

Your IDL/IDP does not allow you to drive legally in every country, just in those countries that recognize it. Here's a full list of participating countries . Notably absent from this list is the People's Republic of China. (To drive legally in China, you must have a driver's license issued by China.)

In the United States, only one organization issues international driver's licenses (permits): the American Automobile Association (AAA). The US State Department has advised drivers to obtain them from AAA. The US Federal Trade Commission has warned that any other organization is likely running a scam.

You don't have to be a member of AAA to obtain an international driver's license from that organization. You can apply in person at your local AAA branch. You can find your local AAA office here . Alternatively, you can mail the application and supporting documentation to the AAA.

If you are a permanent resident of the United States and have a driver's license issued in the United States, you can obtain your international driver's license (officially referred to as "international driving permit" or IDP) from either the AAA.

To obtain an IDP from AAA, do the following:

Complete the AAA IDP application . Visit your local AAA branch and bring the completed application; your valid US driver's license; two passport-sized photos of yourself; and cash, a check, or a credit card with which to pay the $20 fee. (However, some branches may not accept cash or certain credit cards, so you want to be sure you have a valid form of payment before you go.) Some AAA branches may also be able to take passport photos of you for an additional fee.

Alternatively, you can obtain an IDP from AAA through the mail. Mail the completed application form to the address given here along with your two passport photos, photocopies of the front and back of your driver's license, a check or money order for the $20 permit fee, and if you wish, additional postage for your IDP to be sent via expedited mail.

Your IDP allows you to drive legally in 174 countries. It will not be recognized without your valid US driver's license. An IDP is not proof of driving knowledge or skill, which is why you must also have your driver's license with you.

Your IDP does not entitle you to any additional benefits, discounts, privileges, or rights. Anyone offering an "international driver's license" that can provide more than an IDP does is running a scam (see section 6).

If you are coming to the United States from another country and you wish to drive, you must have a valid foreign driver's license and you must obtain an IDP from the same country in which your license was issued.

The United States Government does not require you to have an IDP to drive in the US. Some individual states may require you to have an IDP to drive on their public roads, but many other states do not. California, Massachusetts, and Arizona are among the states that require only a valid foreign driver's license, not an IDP. Still, even these states typically recommend that you get an IDP because it will be written in English and hence facilitate communication if you need assistance while driving or are involved in an auto accident.

Many people have seen sales pitches for " international driver's licenses " that claim these licenses can do all kinds of things such as act as a driver's license, act as a means of identification, or hide your identity. None of this is true. International driver's licenses do not exist . There are only international driving permits (IDPs). In the United States, IDPs are only issued by two organizations (AAA and AATA). An IDP is a permit, not an ID card or a driver's license, and it won't even be recognized if you don't also hold a valid driver's license.

Countries that recognize IDPs: http://www.drivers.com/article/937/

State Department recommending AAA for IDPs: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/safety/road.html

FTC site about "international driver's license" scams: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0050-international-drivers-license-scams

AAA page about IDP: https://www.aaa.com/vacation/idpf.html

AAA IDP application: http://www.aaa.com/vacation/application2a.pdf

AATA page about IDP: http://aataidp.com/

AATA IDP application: http://aataidp.com/wp-content/uploads/international_driving_permit_AATA-100116-1.pdf

USA.gov page about foreign nationals driving in the United States: https://www.usa.gov/visitors-driving

California doesn't require a foreign visitor to hold an IDP: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/dl/dl_info#international

Massachusetts doesn't require a foreign visitor to hold an IDP: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/international-driver-permits

Arizona doesn't require a foreign visitor to hold an IDP: https://www.tripsavvy.com/foreign-driver-license-2681329

Snopes site about "international driver's license" urban legends: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0050-international-drivers-license-scams

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