Ontario - Apply for International Driver License (IDL)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To obtain an International driver permit visit the nearest Canadian Automobile association and fill out the application form. Use the following given contact Link
2. The applicant can download the application form from the following link application form.
3. The applicant can also fill out the form online and take a print out the form to submit: application form online
4. Submit the application form along with the supporting documents as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page to the Canadian Automobile Association.
5. The applicant will have to pay a fee, find payment details under the “Fees” section of this page.
6. The application will be forwarded to the relevant authorities.
7. The applicant will receive their IDP on the same day which can be collected from the office.

Apply through EITA:
(There may be an additional cost involved with this process). Agent Disclaimer

1. Please use the following link to apply : Apply through EITA
2. You will be presented with plans that you can choose from.
3. Please select the appropriate plan that is suitable for you and click "Next" and follow the process to complete the application.
   
   

Apply by mail

1. To obtain an International driver permit the applicant needs to fill out the application form. Use the following given contact link application form.
2. The applicant can download the application form from the following link application form online
3. Mail the application form along with the supporting documents as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page to the nearest AMA centre.
4. The applicant can find the nearest centre in Alberta here: AMA centre.
5. The applicant will have to pay a fee, find payment details under the “Fees” section of this page.
6. The fee can only be paid using a credit card, certified cheque or money order.
7. The application will be forwarded to the relevant authorities.
8. The applicant will receive the IDP through mail.

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Required Documents

• Two passport-sized photos signed by the applicant
• Photocopy of Canadian provincial drivers licence (Front and back)
• Application form: Link

Office Locations & Contacts

Roadside Assistance: 1-800-263-3616
Member Services & Travel: 1-800-263-7272
Contact Link

Eligibility

• The applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
• The applicant must have a valid driver’s license.

Fees

• 25 Canadian dollars to obtain IDP.
• The applicant will have to pay an additional fee of 15$ if they are applying through the mail from within Canada.
• The applicant will have to pay a fee of 25$ if they are applying through the mail from the USA.

Validity

• The International driver permit is valid for a year.

Documents to Use

Application form Link

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Processing Time

• If the applicant is applying in person, they will receive the IDP in 15 minutes.
• If the applicant is applying through mail it will take 3 weeks to get the IDP.

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Required Information

• Name
• Place of birth
• Date of birth
• Home address
• License number

Need for the Document

The International Driving Permit (IDP) allows one to drive in another country without having to take tests or submit other applications. Countries that signed the 1949 Convention on Road Traffic, and some others, accept IDPs.

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