Kentucky
KentuckyHow to get an International Driving Permit in Kentucky
In short
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Kentucky license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Kentucky license, carried together with it. Your Kentucky license is what the IDP translates; carry the two together at rental counters and police checks abroad.
Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green residents heading for Italy or France — both countries require an IDP for US license holders — don't need to schedule a AAA visit first. Branch coverage in Kentucky varies and walk-in availability has been shrinking; the online booklet works with your Kentucky license and arrives by email. 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
Kentucky drivers — common questions
01
Do Kentucky license holders need an International Driving Permit?
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Kentucky license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Kentucky license, carried together with it. Your Kentucky license is what the IDP translates; carry the two together at rental counters and police checks abroad.
02
Can I get an IDP in Kentucky without going to AAA?
Yes — the whole application is online. Enter your Kentucky 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 Kentucky licenses abroad?
Kentucky 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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