How Do You Obtain An International Drivers Permit?
You’ve finally booked that long European vacation you’ve been saving for, but you’re not sure how to get around once you get there. A rental car may give you the most flexibility, but you don’t have a European driver’s license. Fortunately, all you need is your US driver’s license and an International Drivers Permit. Renew your license. To apply for an International Drivers Permit, you must have a valid US driver’s license. Check the expiration date on your license to be sure it will be valid for your entire trip. Get photographed. The application for an International Drivers Permit requires two passport photos. Check your local phone book for a convenient place to get passport photos. Some photography studios take them without an appointment, and some drugstores also produce passport photos. Ask anywhere you get photographs developed. Complete an application. There are two agencies authorized by the US Department of State to issue International Drivers Permits – the American Automobil
