An International Driving Permit (IDP) is an official UN-recognized booklet that translates your U.S. driver’s license into multiple languages. It must be presented alongside your valid U.S. license and allows you to drive legally in over 170 countries.
You’ll need:
- A scanned copy or photo of your valid U.S. driver’s license
- Two recent passport-style photos (these can be snapped with your phone in most cases)
- Your personal information (name, address, date of birth)
- Payment details
Yes, AAA requires two passport-style photos as part of the application—even if your driver’s license includes a photo. These can be taken with your smartphone and uploaded directly during the application.
In the United States, only the American Automobile Association (AAA) and the American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA) are authorized to issue legitimate IDPs. We work directly with AAA to secure your document.
If you plan to drive anywhere outside the U.S., having an IDP is highly recommended. Even in countries where it’s not legally required, car rental agencies or law enforcement may ask for one. It’s best to check with your destination’s embassy or rental provider.
An IDP is valid for one year from the start date you choose (as long as it's within 6 months of applying).
No. According to the Geneva Convention, U.S. IDPs must be physical booklets — digital versions are not recognized and are often fraudulent.
An IDL is not a real or legally recognized document—often a scam designed to mislead travelers. Only a genuine IDP issued through AAA/AATA is valid.
We act as your expedite service. Submit your application online, choose a processing speed, and:
- We review your documents.
- We personally visit a AAA office.
- We ship your official IDP to you swiftly.
Yes. Upon request, we can email a scanned copy of the entire booklet. Otherwise, we provide a photo of the data page along with tracking info on the day it’s shipped.
We take all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more—all processed securely via Stripe, so we never store your card details.
No worries – our team reviews each submission and will contact you to fix any errors at no extra cost.
If we’re unable to process your IDP within the selected timeframe, we offer a full refund. Exceptions apply only if delays are caused by shipping services or incomplete/falsified applications.
Your data is encrypted during transmission, used only to process the IDP, and deleted after application completion. We never use personal info for marketing or share it with third parties.