Maryland
MarylandHow to get an International Driving Permit in Maryland
In short
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Maryland license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Maryland license, carried together with it. Maryland license holders carry the IDP alongside the license itself — abroad, the booklet has no standing on its own.
BWI and the two Washington-area airports put Baltimore, Annapolis, and Rockville travelers a single flight from Europe. Italy and France, perennial favorites, both require an IDP with a US license. AAA branch coverage in Maryland varies by county and has been shrinking; the booklet is issued against your Maryland license online, start to finish. 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
Maryland drivers — common questions
01
Do Maryland license holders need an International Driving Permit?
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Maryland license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Maryland license, carried together with it. Maryland license holders carry the IDP alongside the license itself — abroad, the booklet has no standing on its own.
02
Can I get an IDP in Maryland without going to AAA?
Yes — the whole application is online. Enter your Maryland 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 Maryland licenses abroad?
Maryland 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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