Delaware
DelawareHow to get an International Driving Permit in Delaware
In short
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Delaware license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Delaware license, carried together with it. Delaware license holders carry the IDP together with the license; the permit is a translation, not a replacement.
Delaware is small enough that a AAA errand sounds easy — but branch coverage varies even here and walk-in options have been shrinking. Drivers from Wilmington, Dover, and Newark can have the booklet issued against a Delaware license entirely online instead. That covers Italy and Spain, two favorites for Delaware travelers flying out of Philadelphia, and both require an IDP with a US license. The IDP itself is the multilingual translation of your existing license, issued in the official UN-convention format and carried alongside it.
Last reviewed June 2026
Delaware drivers — common questions
01
Do Delaware license holders need an International Driving Permit?
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Delaware license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Delaware license, carried together with it. Delaware license holders carry the IDP together with the license; the permit is a translation, not a replacement.
02
Can I get an IDP in Delaware without going to AAA?
Yes — the whole application is online. Enter your Delaware 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 Delaware licenses abroad?
Delaware 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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