International Driving Permits

The IDD is ideal for traveler's visiting multilingual destinations. No test is required and the IDD is valid for up to three years. This document is used in conjunction with, but does not replace,your valid national license; it is a translation of your driver’s license in three formats:

1. an ID card;
2. a translation booklet produced in compliance with UN standards for document size, colour and format, with translation into 29 languages;
3. and mobile phone app.

The Mobile app has a digital copy of your valid driving license and translation into 70 languages in your smartphone, so no internet connection required. The International Driver’s Document is commonly known as the International Driver’s License.

The IDD is ideal for travellers visiting multilingual destinations. This non-official document will help you, in conjunction with your current valid driver’s license, to register a car and rent a vehicle in many countries.

No. The IDD is a non-official and non-governmental document and it does not substitute your state or government issued driver's license or photo ID. This supplementary document simply acts as a translation and the digital storage of your valid national driver's license.

No, the International Driver Document doesn't replace or change your national driver’s license. It is just a complement, a non-official translation of your national driver’s license. You still must use your national driver’s license to drive outside of your country.

In China and Japan the document is not accepted. We recommend that you verify the requirements for each destination as the requirements vary from country to country and state to state.

No, unfortunately. In order to apply for the IDD you must present a national driving permit valid for 30 days or more from the issue date of the IDD.

Usually yes. However, as requirements vary from region to region, you are advised to inquire directly with car rental companies. For example Alamo - Avis - dollar - Budget - Enterprise - Sixt - Thrifty - Turo - Europcar - National - Drivalia and many other global companies all recognise the IDP

Usually yes. However, as requirements vary from region to region, you are advised to inquire directly with local insurances companies.

Usually yes. However, as requirements vary from region to region, you are advised to inquire directly with local TAG Agencies.

You can contact our customer service by chat or email and ask for a reprint of your current physical International Driver’s License. Please make sure to confirm your shipping address so the document will not be lost. The cost for the reprint is $25 (shipping not included).

The Electronic (digital) International Driving License or eIDL includes a printable PDF document of a booklet and a mobile application for Android and iOS with the translation into 70 languages.

Within 24 hours after complete application and payment you will receive an email including a PDF booklet with the translation of your national driving license into 70 languages, and images of a plastic ID.

Right after that you will be able to use your eIDL in the mobile IDA Keeper app for iOS and Android.

If necessary, you can also print the desired pages from the PDF booklet and plastic ID images, but usually it is enough to have them on hand digitally.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

De jure, according to the United Nations Convention on road traffic, physical copy of IDL is mandatory, as there is no such notion in the UN Convention as an eIDL yet. De facto we and our clients used digital version many times, and road police and car rentals accept it. However, we advise you to choose the United Nations standard IDP if you have enough time for delivery.

Cancelation and refund are possible only until your order is not processed. Once an order is processed, and an email with eIDL is submitted to you, our service is completed, and the respective PDF file shall be considered exploited and shall become non-redeemable.

1 - Photocopy of both sides of current valid driver's license (valid for 30 days or more);
2 - Applicant's photo in color with solid background (should not be the same photo used in your current driving license);
3 - Completed and signed application form.

The application process is fast and simple. Complete the IDD application form, attach a copy of your valid driver's license, your handwritten signature and a colour ID photo, and make the payment. You can apply here online

Please refer to our current pricing options here

There are convenient options for payment: credit/debit card or Paypal. When paying with credit or debit card, please make sure to enter your email address correctly so the receipt and order number are sent to your inbox.

Yes, you can, but in order to proceed with processing the document as soon as possible, please make sure to email [email protected] with the first name, last name and email address of the person you paid for or paid for you.

The category must be the same as your regular driver's license.

We are obliged to issue the international driver's license in the name, as it appears, on the original driver's license, as our document is an accurate translation of your driving permit.

We have an updated list of countries whose national driver's license are permanent. We are only authorised to accept documents without expiration dates from these countries.

You can upload them during application or send them to us via email later.

This usually happens because your images or files are too big, so please reduce the size of them in order to upload them. In case you don’t know how to reduce the size, please continue with the online application process without the images and send the images to [email protected] with the name and email address used to apply.

Please make sure to complete all fields and check that your email address is correct because the system does not accept duplicate emails.

The International Driver’s Document number is 10 digits long, under the barcode of your card and booklet, starting with 1027…

If you received the renewal form by email, please complete it with the IDD number, your residence and shipping address (in case they changed) and new images (in case you want an updated photo on your new license, or in case your previous national license expired).

Continental U.S., which excludes Alaska and overseas states such as Hawaii and all US Territories, USPS service is FREE (without a tracking number).

Federal Express within all US states cost USD 35.

International deliveries via Federal Express costs USD 35.

Fore more detailed information, please email us.

USPS shipping in the U.S.: 5-15 business days;

FedEx USA: 2-4 business days;

FedEx International: 4-8 business days;

The free USPS option allows delivery to P.O. Boxes and APO addresses; however, FedEx does not.

Yes, certain restrictions imposed by customs may apply in areas such as Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

IDL Services, Inc. relinquishes all responsibilities for delays, lost, stolen or damaged documents for USPS deliveries. We highly recommend FedEx for more effective service.

Yes, you can ship up to 4 documents in the same FedEx package, paying just one shipping fee. You may use the “applicant comments” field to add the names of the clients that we should ship together.

Deliveries in ALASKA, HAWAII, PUERTO RICO, US VIRGIN ISLANDS, AMERICAN SAMOA and GUAM cost $35.00 via FedEx.