Michigan
MichiganHow to get an International Driving Permit in Michigan
In short
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Michigan license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Michigan license, carried together with it. Michigan drivers need the IDP wherever it's required of foreign motorists; it rides along with the Michigan license.
Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor travelers flying out of DTW often land in Italy or Japan — two countries that require an IDP alongside a US license. AAA branch coverage across Michigan varies by region and has been shrinking, but the booklet doesn't need a branch: it's issued against your Michigan license entirely online. 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
Michigan drivers — common questions
01
Do Michigan license holders need an International Driving Permit?
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Michigan license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Michigan license, carried together with it. Michigan drivers need the IDP wherever it's required of foreign motorists; it rides along with the Michigan license.
02
Can I get an IDP in Michigan without going to AAA?
Yes — the whole application is online. Enter your Michigan 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 Michigan licenses abroad?
Michigan 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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