Vermont
VermontHow to get an International Driving Permit in Vermont
In short
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Vermont license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Vermont license, carried together with it. Vermont drivers hold the IDP with their Vermont license abroad — the permit is the translation, the license is the credential.
Burlington, Montpelier, and Rutland are a long way from big-city services, and AAA branch coverage in Vermont is limited, varies, and has been shrinking. The online booklet is issued against your Vermont license from home — useful for the France and Italy trips Vermonters favor, since 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
Vermont drivers — common questions
01
Do Vermont license holders need an International Driving Permit?
Yes, in any country that requires an IDP for foreign drivers — your Vermont license alone is not enough there. The IDP is a translation of your Vermont license, carried together with it. Vermont drivers hold the IDP with their Vermont license abroad — the permit is the translation, the license is the credential.
02
Can I get an IDP in Vermont without going to AAA?
Yes — the whole application is online. Enter your Vermont 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 Vermont licenses abroad?
Vermont 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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