Live in California? Apply for your International Driver's Permit online in minutes — no DMV visit required. LAX and SFO makes CA a Pacific gateway to Asia, Oceania, and Mexico.
Residents of California can apply for their International Driver's Permit entirely online using their current California driver's license. There's no in-person appointment and no need to take time off before your trip. Learn more about what an IDP actually is before you apply.
Once approved, you'll receive an officially formatted IDP translation document the same day, with a physical card shipped to your California address for use alongside your existing license while traveling.
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