Driving Permits

Do you need to download the requirements and application for an international driving license permit?

If, so click here to open international drivers license permit application.

In 1949, United Nations sanctioned its use of the International Driver's Permit (License - known as an IDL), which has allowed many International Travelers to drive freely throughout the world.

You can find Tips for Foreign Travel brochure issued by the The U.S. State Department which states that more and more countries prefer all driver's to carry an IDL along with their U.S. state issued driver's license. The IDL offers authentic international translations of pertinent passport and personal data to foreign officials. Click here for international driver's license permit application form.

Most Frequently asked questions about and international drivers license permit.

How old do I have to be to get an international drivers license permit?
18 years of age

How long does it take to get an international drivers license permit?
Once we receive the correct paperwork it goes out the next business day by regular mail or same day by federal express.

Can I still acquire an international drivers license permit if my regular drivers license is revoked?
Absolutely not!

Do I need a passport in order to apply for and international drivers license permit?
No! International drivers licenses permit are valid in countries such as Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean where passports are not even required for non-business travel. Once you receive your international drivers license permit you can write in the passport number on the international drivers license (permit) after receiving your license back from us. Please use black ink.

What form does an international drivers license permit come in?
International drivers license permit are issued in booklet form. There are translation pages inside. The translation pages are the reason international drivers licenses permit were created. Plastic identification cards licenses are not acceptable. Your picture is required to be on the inside.

Is an international drivers license permit valid alone without a regular drivers license?
International drivers license (permit) are never valid alone or in the country of issue.

Do I have to take a test to qualify for an international drivers license permit?
No! Your drivers license from your home state or country confirms your ability and your right to drive abroad. However, it is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the rules of the road when driving abroad and conform strictly with the local laws and regulations in which you are traveling in.

What does an application for an international drivers license permit look like? Click here to view

How long is an international driver's license permit good for?
One year.

I understand that this international driver's permit (license) is in no way intended to replace a suspended or revoked driving permit (license) from the United States or any other country. I agree I am not applying to use this international driver's license for any such purposes. I do understand that this international driver's permit license can become null and void if I use it for other purposes. I further release VIP Passport Services, Inc. from any and all said liability caused by any misrepresentation due to my part and from all liability from any of my own applicant failure to comply with the state and local, national or international laws.

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