Maine
MaineHow to get an International Driving Permit in Maine
In short
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Maine license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Maine license, carried together with it. A Maine license plus an IDP satisfies the document check in every IDP-required country; the license alone does not.
Mainers in Portland, Augusta, and Bangor can face a real drive to find in-person AAA service — coverage in Maine varies widely and has been shrinking. Your Maine license works with our online IDP booklet instead, which covers the Italian and French road trips that dominate Maine travelers' Europe plans; both countries 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.
Last reviewed June 2026
Maine drivers — common questions
01
Do Maine license holders need an International Driving Permit?
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Maine license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Maine license, carried together with it. A Maine license plus an IDP satisfies the document check in every IDP-required country; the license alone does not.
02
Can I get an IDP in Maine without going to AAA?
Yes — the whole application is online. Enter your Maine 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 Maine licenses abroad?
Maine 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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