To Apply for International Driver's Permit, the applicant has to approach American Automobile Association link
Note: The applicant has to enter their Zip Code to find their nearby location to them.
The applicant has to download and complete the application form using the following link link
The applicant has to fill in all necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete application forms are not accepted)
Make sure the applicant has to attach all the required documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
The applicant has to attach the photocopies of required documents along with the application form.
Submit the application form and the necessary documents to the relevant officer.
The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of $20.00 to the relevant officer.
The authorities will review the application, upon successful completion of application the authority will issue the permit within a month.
Applying Through the Mail
To Apply for International Driver's Permit, the applicant has to download and complete the application form using the following link link
The applicant has to fill in all necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete application forms are not accepted)
Make sure the applicant has attached all the required documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form.
Submit the application form and the necessary documents to the relevant officer.
The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of $20.00 via money order or by certified cheque.
Mail the completed application form and documents to American Automobile Association link
Note:
The applicant has to enter their Zip Code to find their nearby location to them.
The authorities will review the application, upon successful completion of application the authority will issue the permit within a month.
If mailing application, a photocopy of BOTH SIDES of U.S. Driver’s License must accompany completed signed application, and check or money order only (NO CASH by mail)
Apply through EITA: (There may be an additional cost involved with this process). Agent Disclaimer
You will be presented with plans that you can choose from.
Please select the appropriate plan that is suitable for you and click "Next" and follow the process to complete the application.
For Applicants Abroad
For those who 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
It may take about 4 to 6 weeks before you receive your IDP unless you have included an additional postage for express mail service with your application.
Notes:
Funds must be in U.S. dollars. Your payment may be in the form of a U.S. bank check or money order payable to AAA. You may also pay using major credit cards with expiration date like Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card. Applicants name and mailing address must be printed on the check. Your IDP will not be mailed to you until the check has cleared.
For those paying using their credit card, please include number, expiration date, and note authorizing AAA to charge $15.00. If you need your IDP to be mailed back to you using an expedited mail service [UPS, Fed-Ex] authorization for the additional charges will need to be included.
Send the form along with two (2) original color passport photos of you, a signed clear photocopy of the front and back of your U.S. driver's license, and your payment. Mail to: The National Automobile Club Attn: IDP 373 Vintage Park Drive, Suite E Foster City, CA 94404
You may also apply in person by going to an NAC office.
Note: Incomplete or illegible applications, or insufficient payment, will result in significant processing delays.
1000 AAA Drive, MS 28
American Automobile Association
AAA/IDP
1000 AAA Drive
Heathrow, FL 32746
Attn: Mail Stop #28
AAA branch office link (Note: The applicant has to enter their Zip Code to find their nearby location to them)
State Headquarters Office
AAA Alabama
State Headquarters Office
2400 Acton Road
Birmingham, AL 35243
Phone: 1-205-978-7000
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Funds must be in U.S. dollars. Your payment may be in the form of a U.S. bank check or money order payable to AAA. You may also pay using major credit cards with expiration date like Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card. Applicants name and mailing address must be printed on the check. Your IDP will not be mailed to you until the check has cleared.
For those paying using their credit card, please include number, expiration date, and note authorizing AAA to charge $15.00. If you need your IDP to be mailed back to you using an expedited mail service [UPS, Fed-Ex] authorization for the additional charges will need to be included.
National Automobile Club
Permit Fee: $15.00 USD + Shipping & Handling Fee
Detailed fee schedule can be found on the application form along with corresponding processing time.
Notes:
Payment for the IDP (as well as applicable shipping & handling fees) must be received along with the completed application and required supporting documents. Payment may be in the form of a check, money order, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover).
Please refer to the application and instructions to know more about shipping and handling.
International Driving Permits are not valid in an individuals country of residence.
It has a validity of 1 year from the date it was issued, provided that the state license is still valid throughout that period. You must remember that your IDP is not intended to replace your valid U.S. state licenses and should only be used as a supplement to your driver's license.
A new IDP must be applied for each year.
Note: International Driving Permits may not be issued more than six (6) months in advance of desired effective date.
The Department of State has designated the American Automobile Association (AAA) as an authorized distributor of IDPs.
You can obtain an IDP by contacting your local AAA office.
AAA (American Automobile Association, Inc.)
1000 AAA Drive, MS 28
Heathrow, FL 32746-5063
National Automobile Club
Only applications received by mail (or in person at 373 Vintage Park Drive, Suite E, Foster City, CA 94404) will be accepted. You may not apply for an IDP online.
To Apply for International Driver's Permit, the applicant has to approach American Automobile Association link
Note: The applicant has to enter their Zip Code to find their nearby location to them.
The applicant has to download and complete the application form using the following link link
The applicant has to fill in all necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete application forms are not accepted)
Make sure the applicant has to attach all the required documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
The applicant has to attach the photocopies of required documents along with the application form.
Submit the application form and the necessary documents to the relevant officer.
The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of $20.00 to the relevant officer.
The authorities will review the application, upon successful completion of application the authority will issue the permit within a month.
Applying Through the Mail
To Apply for International Driver's Permit, the applicant has to download and complete the application form using the following link link
The applicant has to fill in all necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete application forms are not accepted)
Make sure the applicant has attached all the required documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form.
Submit the application form and the necessary documents to the relevant officer.
The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of $20.00 via money order or by certified cheque.
Mail the completed application form and documents to American Automobile Association link
Note:
The applicant has to enter their Zip Code to find their nearby location to them.
The authorities will review the application, upon successful completion of application the authority will issue the permit within a month.
If mailing application, a photocopy of BOTH SIDES of U.S. Driver’s License must accompany completed signed application, and check or money order only (NO CASH by mail)
Apply through EITA: (There may be an additional cost involved with this process). Agent Disclaimer
You will be presented with plans that you can choose from.
Please select the appropriate plan that is suitable for you and click "Next" and follow the process to complete the application.
For Applicants Abroad
For those who 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
It may take about 4 to 6 weeks before you receive your IDP unless you have included an additional postage for express mail service with your application.
Notes:
Funds must be in U.S. dollars. Your payment may be in the form of a U.S. bank check or money order payable to AAA. You may also pay using major credit cards with expiration date like Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card. Applicants name and mailing address must be printed on the check. Your IDP will not be mailed to you until the check has cleared.
For those paying using their credit card, please include number, expiration date, and note authorizing AAA to charge $15.00. If you need your IDP to be mailed back to you using an expedited mail service [UPS, Fed-Ex] authorization for the additional charges will need to be included.
Send the form along with two (2) original color passport photos of you, a signed clear photocopy of the front and back of your U.S. driver's license, and your payment. Mail to: The National Automobile Club Attn: IDP 373 Vintage Park Drive, Suite E Foster City, CA 94404
You may also apply in person by going to an NAC office.
Note: Incomplete or illegible applications, or insufficient payment, will result in significant processing delays.
1000 AAA Drive, MS 28
American Automobile Association
AAA/IDP
1000 AAA Drive
Heathrow, FL 32746
Attn: Mail Stop #28
AAA branch office link (Note: The applicant has to enter their Zip Code to find their nearby location to them)
State Headquarters Office
AAA Alabama
State Headquarters Office
2400 Acton Road
Birmingham, AL 35243
Phone: 1-205-978-7000
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Funds must be in U.S. dollars. Your payment may be in the form of a U.S. bank check or money order payable to AAA. You may also pay using major credit cards with expiration date like Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card. Applicants name and mailing address must be printed on the check. Your IDP will not be mailed to you until the check has cleared.
For those paying using their credit card, please include number, expiration date, and note authorizing AAA to charge $15.00. If you need your IDP to be mailed back to you using an expedited mail service [UPS, Fed-Ex] authorization for the additional charges will need to be included.
National Automobile Club
Permit Fee: $15.00 USD + Shipping & Handling Fee
Detailed fee schedule can be found on the application form along with corresponding processing time.
Notes:
Payment for the IDP (as well as applicable shipping & handling fees) must be received along with the completed application and required supporting documents. Payment may be in the form of a check, money order, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover).
Please refer to the application and instructions to know more about shipping and handling.
International Driving Permits are not valid in an individuals country of residence.
It has a validity of 1 year from the date it was issued, provided that the state license is still valid throughout that period. You must remember that your IDP is not intended to replace your valid U.S. state licenses and should only be used as a supplement to your driver's license.
A new IDP must be applied for each year.
Note: International Driving Permits may not be issued more than six (6) months in advance of desired effective date.
Normal processing time: 10 to 15 business days (excluding the shipping time to and from the National Automobile Club located in Foster City, California).
Expedited: depends on your selected 'Priority or Express/Courier' shipping and handling method.
Notes:
Processing times do not take into account the significant delay caused by submitting incorrect and/or incomplete documents.
Domestic express and international courier shipping options are the only options that include a signature upon delivery, with tracking. Domestic and international priority mail includes tracking only. Domestic and international 1st class mail does not have tracking (or signature). NAC will not be responsible for items lost in the mail.
The Department of State has designated the American Automobile Association (AAA) as an authorized distributor of IDPs.
You can obtain an IDP by contacting your local AAA office.
AAA (American Automobile Association, Inc.)
1000 AAA Drive, MS 28
Heathrow, FL 32746-5063
National Automobile Club
Only applications received by mail (or in person at 373 Vintage Park Drive, Suite E, Foster City, CA 94404) will be accepted. You may not apply for an IDP online.
An International Driver's Permit (IDP) is a document recognized in many countries which allows the holder to drive a private motor vehicle in that country. To be valid the IDP must be accompanied by a valid license from the home country. The document is slightly larger than a standard passport and is essentially a multiple language translation of the holder's normal driver's license, complete with photograph and vital statistics. In most countries however, short term visitors don't need to possess an IDP since the license of the home country is recognized and permits one to drive in the host country.
The State Department names two authorized issuers of the IDP: