Frequently Asked Questions
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You can only drive in the US with an International Driving Permit if you have a valid driver's permit from your country. You cannot use an IDL in the country where your original driver’s permit was issued. The International Driving Permit is intended for travelers who are legally staying in the country.
You can apply for your IDL from any country in the world. We successfully process applications via mail with our international partners and customers.
Yes, you must present your original driver's permit along with the International Driver's Permit.
No, an IDL does not replace or supersede a national driving permit. Those claims are completely false.
No, an IDL is never valid alone or in the country where your national driver’s permit was issued.
To renew your IDL, send us a copy of your expired IDL along with the renewal fee + shipping. Your IDL will be renewed within 48 hours.
If you lost your IDL and need a duplicate, contact customer service, provide your IDL number and name, and pay the reprint fee + shipping. Your IDL will be reprinted and mailed within 48 hours.
To update your address, send us a copy of your existing IDL along with the reprint fee + shipping, and the new address you want to use.
You should use the same address that appears on your national driver’s permit.
No, an International Driving Permit confirms that you have a valid national driving permit. If your national permit is lost, the IDP has nothing to validate. You cannot apply for or use an IDP without a valid national driving permit.
Yes, you can use your IDP as long as your national driver’s permit is valid. Once your national permit expires, your IDP becomes invalid as well.