Idaho
IdahoHow to get an International Driving Permit in Idaho
In short
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Idaho license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Idaho license, carried together with it. An Idaho license travels abroad only as half of a pair — the IDP is the other half wherever one is required.
Boise, Meridian, and Coeur d'Alene drivers face long drives for most in-person services, and AAA branch coverage in Idaho is thin, varies by region, and has been shrinking. The online alternative takes minutes: our IDP booklet is issued against your Idaho license, ready for trips to Italy or Mexico — both countries that 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
Idaho drivers — common questions
01
Do Idaho license holders need an International Driving Permit?
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Idaho license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Idaho license, carried together with it. An Idaho license travels abroad only as half of a pair — the IDP is the other half wherever one is required.
02
Can I get an IDP in Idaho without going to AAA?
Yes — the whole application is online. Enter your Idaho 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 Idaho licenses abroad?
Idaho 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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