Connecticut
ConnecticutHow to get an International Driving Permit in Connecticut
In short
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Connecticut license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Connecticut license, carried together with it. A Connecticut license plus an IDP is the combination foreign rental desks expect — never travel on the license alone where an IDP is required.
Between Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford, Connecticut travelers are a short hop from three New York-area airports and the Europe routes that go with them. Italy asks US license holders to carry an IDP and so does France. AAA branch coverage in Connecticut varies town to town and has been shrinking, so the practical route is our online booklet — it works with your Connecticut license with no office visit. The IDP itself is the multilingual translation of your existing license, prepared in the UN-convention format and carried alongside it.
Last reviewed July 2026
Connecticut drivers — common questions
01
Do Connecticut license holders need an International Driving Permit?
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Connecticut license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Connecticut license, carried together with it. A Connecticut license plus an IDP is the combination foreign rental desks expect — never travel on the license alone where an IDP is required.
02
Can I get an IDP in Connecticut without going to AAA?
Yes — the whole application is online. Enter your Connecticut license details, pay, and your digital IDP booklet is emailed to you in as fast as 8 minutes. No appointment and no branch visit.
03
Which convention covers Connecticut licenses abroad?
Connecticut 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 used in most countries worldwide.
100% money-back guarantee
Full refund if your permit is ever declined.
Unlimited replacements
Lost or damaged? Re-download or reprint, free.
24/7 support
Help before and during your trip, any hour.