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What is an International Driving Permit?

An International Driving Permit is the correct title for what is commonly referred to as an international drivers license. It is basically a translation of your own drivers license into the most common languages in the world, including German, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Italian. It is not a stand alone document, as it is only accepted with your original license. The International Drivers Permit can be extremely helpful in the event that you are pulled over for a traffic infringement, or you need extra identification for any reason. If the person asking for your ID doesn't speak a word of English, it will tell them what your license says about you. 

Where can I get an International Drivers Permit?

There are currently only two places that are authorized to sell International Drivers Permits. They can be obtained from AAA, or the National Automobile Club. There are many places online that offer them, but those are the only two authorized by the US State Department to issue them.  If you are planning on traveling to Europe, it is extremely helpful to obtain one, and the cost is only around $15. In some locations it is mandatory to have one in order to rent a car. There are also instances where you can be fined for not having one. Contact Auto Europe to find out if it's mandatory for your car rental by calling us at 1.888.223.5555.

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