Montana
MontanaHow to get an International Driving Permit in Montana
In short
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Montana license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Montana license, carried together with it. A Montana license travels with an IDP wherever one is mandated; the permit never substitutes for the license.
Montana distances are no joke — Billings, Missoula, and Bozeman are hours apart, and AAA branch coverage is sparse, varies by region, and has been shrinking. That's exactly the case our online booklet was built for: issued against your Montana license from home, ready for the Italian and French driving vacations Montanans favor. Both countries 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
Montana drivers — common questions
01
Do Montana license holders need an International Driving Permit?
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Montana license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Montana license, carried together with it. A Montana license travels with an IDP wherever one is mandated; the permit never substitutes for the license.
02
Can I get an IDP in Montana without going to AAA?
Yes — the whole application is online. Enter your Montana 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 Montana licenses abroad?
Montana 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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