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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
  1. International Driver’s Document consists of two parts: book and plastic card. Why are they valid only for one year? 
  2. I have drivers license from my country but not from US. Can I drive here in US with IADC international driver document until I get the US drivers license?
  3. Is it possible to receive your service in Thailand or Singapore? Or any other country?
  4. Do I need to present my country's Drivers License with I.D.L.?
  5. How do I become your agent?
  6. What is PDF application?
  7. How long does it take to process and receive International Drivers Document?
  8. How do I renew International Drivers Document and how much does it cost?
  9. I lost my International Drivers Document what do I do?
  10. I moved, so I want to change my address, what do I do?
  11. I am not in my home country now, what address should I put on the application form?
  12. My mailing address is different, I wand you to mail my document to a different address.
  13. I lost my original drivers license, may I apply for International Drivers Document and drive with it?
  14. I am going to another country, I need International Drivers Document as soon as possible, what can you do for me?
  15. My original license will expire in 8 months, can I still use International Drivers Document?

1. International Driver’s Document consists of two parts: book and plastic card. Why are they valid only for one year?

In 1949 UN countries signed convention on international road traffic. International Driver’s Document was described in this convention as a paper document that has to be renewed every year. Technology of manufacturing plastic cards did not exist in 1949, so IADC added this feature as a security measure.

To put it in a simple form think of International Driver’s Document as a paper book (UN convention), and plastic card as an addition to the book for security purposes.

 

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2. I have drivers license from my country but not from US. Can I drive here in US with IADC International Driver’s Document until I get the US drivers license?

As the matter of fact, you can only drive in US with International Driver's Document if you have valid Drivers License from your country. In your case the answer is yes, you can drive in US. You can not use I.D.L. in the country where your original Drivers License was issued.

But you have to keep in mind that International Drivers Document is only intended to be used by people traveling in the country and staying in the country only for a short term.

 

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3. Is it possible to receive your service in Thailand or Singapore? Or any other country?

You can apply for our product from any country of the world. We are successfully working through mail with our international partners and customers.

 
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4. Do I need to present my country's Drivers License with I.D.L.?

You need to present your original driver's license along with International Driver's Document.

 
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5. How do I become your agent?

In order to become an agent please follow the agent instructions, and fill out the agent application then you `ll be assigned an agent number and you can start to work.
You may find detailed information by clicking on agent information.

 
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6. What is PDF application?

Portable Document Format (PDF). In order to view PDF documents you need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
To read more about Acrobat Reader or to Download please click link below.

READ / DOWNLOAD ACROBAT READER

 
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7. How long does it take to process and receive International Drivers Document?

It takes IADC 24 hours to process your application and mail complete document to you. IADC has several mailing options (please visit shipping prices for additional information) thus you may receive your document next business day or next week.

 
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8. How do I renew International Drivers Docuemnt and how much does it cost?

In order to renew your IDL you need to send us a copy of your expired IDL along with the $30.00 renewal fee + shipping and handling (please visit shipping prices ) and a renewal request. Your IDL will be renewed in 48 hours.

Please be advised that you should not renew your IDL if your original drivers license has expired.

 
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9. I lost my International Drivers Document what do I do?

If you lost your IDL and would like to receive a duplicate please follow this procedure:
* go to status check
* type in your first and last name (as it appears on IDL)
* print out result page (with your IDL number and expiration information)
* mail your print out along with the $30.00 renewal fee + shipping and handling (please visit shipping prices) and a request to issue you a duplicate. Your IDL will be renewed in 48 hours.

 
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10. I moved, so I want to change my address, what do I do?

In order to change any information on your IDL you need to send us a copy of your existing IDL along with the $30.00 change fee + shipping and handling (please visit shipping prices ) and a new application form with new address.

 
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11. I am not in my home country now, what address should I put on the application form?

You should put same address that appears on your original drivers license.

 
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12. My mailing address is different, I wand you to mail my document to a different address.

You should use our PDF application form, and indicate where you would like your IDL to be mailed.

 
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13. I lost my original drivers license, may I apply for International Drivers Document and drive with it?

International Drivers Document is a document that confirms that you have a valid drivers license in your country. If you lost your original license IDL has nothing to confirm so you should not apply for IDL.

The answer is NO, you may not apply and drive with IDL without your original drivers license.

 
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14. I am going to another country, I need International Drivers Document as soon as possible, what can you do for me?

Please use our expedited service, it is fastest service we have. Last service at the bottom of the page.

 
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15. My original license will expire in 8 months, can I still use International Drivers Document?

Your original drivers license supersedes IDL. You may use IDL  for 8 months until your original license expires.

 
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