Alabama

How to get an International Driving Permit in Alabama

In short

Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Alabama license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Alabama license, carried together with it. Alabama drivers carry the IDP together with their Alabama license wherever a destination requires one — the permit translates the license, it never replaces it.

Whether you're starting from Birmingham, Huntsville, or Mobile, you don't need to track down a AAA counter to get your permit — branch coverage across Alabama varies by region and walk-in availability has been shrinking. Your Alabama license works with our online IDP booklet as-is, and two of the most popular trips for Alabama travelers — Mexico and Italy — both require an IDP for US license holders. The IDP itself is the multilingual translation of your existing license, issued in the official UN-convention format and carried alongside it.

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Last reviewed June 2026

Alabama drivers — common questions

Do Alabama license holders need an International Driving Permit?

Can I get an IDP in Alabama without going to AAA?

Yes — the whole application is online. Enter your Alabama license details, pay, and your digital IDP booklet is emailed to you in as fast as 8 minutes. No appointment and no branch visit.

Which convention covers Alabama licenses abroad?

Alabama licenses are issued in the United States, which is party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic — so your IDP is issued in the 1949 format recognized in most countries worldwide.

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