Can I drive in the United States with a Sri Lankan driver's license?
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I'm currently in the United States for a short period and would like to know if my local driving license, which was issued in Sri Lanka, would be valid to drive a vehicle here in D.C., United States.
Do I need to convert my license to any other format (Like international driving license)?
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I'm currently in the United States for a short period and would like to know if my local driving license, which was issued in Sri Lanka, would be valid to drive a vehicle here in D.C., United States.
Do I need to convert my license to any other format (Like international driving license)?
usa legal driving-licenses washington-dc sri-lankan-citizens
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What state will you be driving in? Each state has their own laws regarding foreign drivers.
– Michael
Aug 21 '17 at 20:18
District of Colombia (DC)
– Mad
Aug 21 '17 at 20:26
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I can't find anything on the DC DMV site. Have you tried calling them?
– Michael
Aug 21 '17 at 20:34
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As a driver licenced by Sri Lanka, you can only get an international driving permit in Sri Lanka. But since your license seems to be in English (if image searches are to be trusted), you should be fine without one.
– phoog
Aug 21 '17 at 20:46
@MichaelC. No, I didn't call them.
– Mad
Aug 21 '17 at 20:53
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up vote
7
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I'm currently in the United States for a short period and would like to know if my local driving license, which was issued in Sri Lanka, would be valid to drive a vehicle here in D.C., United States.
Do I need to convert my license to any other format (Like international driving license)?
usa legal driving-licenses washington-dc sri-lankan-citizens
edited Aug 9 at 8:49
Newton
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asked Aug 21 '17 at 19:56
Mad
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I'm currently in the United States for a short period and would like to know if my local driving license, which was issued in Sri Lanka, would be valid to drive a vehicle here in D.C., United States.
Do I need to convert my license to any other format (Like international driving license)?
usa legal driving-licenses washington-dc sri-lankan-citizens
usa legal driving-licenses washington-dc sri-lankan-citizens
edited Aug 9 at 8:49
Newton
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asked Aug 21 '17 at 19:56
Mad
1,26311129
edited Aug 9 at 8:49
Newton
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asked Aug 21 '17 at 19:56
Mad
1,26311129
edited Aug 9 at 8:49
Newton
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edited Aug 9 at 8:49
Newton
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edited Aug 9 at 8:49
Newton
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asked Aug 21 '17 at 19:56
Mad
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asked Aug 21 '17 at 19:56
Mad
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asked Aug 21 '17 at 19:56
Mad
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What state will you be driving in? Each state has their own laws regarding foreign drivers.
– Michael
Aug 21 '17 at 20:18
District of Colombia (DC)
– Mad
Aug 21 '17 at 20:26
1
I can't find anything on the DC DMV site. Have you tried calling them?
– Michael
Aug 21 '17 at 20:34
2
As a driver licenced by Sri Lanka, you can only get an international driving permit in Sri Lanka. But since your license seems to be in English (if image searches are to be trusted), you should be fine without one.
– phoog
Aug 21 '17 at 20:46
@MichaelC. No, I didn't call them.
– Mad
Aug 21 '17 at 20:53
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What state will you be driving in? Each state has their own laws regarding foreign drivers.
– Michael
Aug 21 '17 at 20:18
District of Colombia (DC)
– Mad
Aug 21 '17 at 20:26
1
I can't find anything on the DC DMV site. Have you tried calling them?
– Michael
Aug 21 '17 at 20:34
2
As a driver licenced by Sri Lanka, you can only get an international driving permit in Sri Lanka. But since your license seems to be in English (if image searches are to be trusted), you should be fine without one.
– phoog
Aug 21 '17 at 20:46
@MichaelC. No, I didn't call them.
– Mad
Aug 21 '17 at 20:53
2
2
What state will you be driving in? Each state has their own laws regarding foreign drivers.
– Michael
Aug 21 '17 at 20:18
What state will you be driving in? Each state has their own laws regarding foreign drivers.
– Michael
Aug 21 '17 at 20:18
District of Colombia (DC)
– Mad
Aug 21 '17 at 20:26
District of Colombia (DC)
– Mad
Aug 21 '17 at 20:26
1
1
I can't find anything on the DC DMV site. Have you tried calling them?
– Michael
Aug 21 '17 at 20:34
I can't find anything on the DC DMV site. Have you tried calling them?
– Michael
Aug 21 '17 at 20:34
2
2
As a driver licenced by Sri Lanka, you can only get an international driving permit in Sri Lanka. But since your license seems to be in English (if image searches are to be trusted), you should be fine without one.
– phoog
Aug 21 '17 at 20:46
As a driver licenced by Sri Lanka, you can only get an international driving permit in Sri Lanka. But since your license seems to be in English (if image searches are to be trusted), you should be fine without one.
– phoog
Aug 21 '17 at 20:46
@MichaelC. No, I didn't call them.
– Mad
Aug 21 '17 at 20:53
@MichaelC. No, I didn't call them.
– Mad
Aug 21 '17 at 20:53
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All states in the US have their own rules regarding foreign drivers. If you are a resident in any state then you need that state's driving licenses. The rules to determine if you are a resident can be obtained from the respective state's DMV. Since you are on a short visit, I will assume you do not fulfill the resident criteria.
Talking specifically about District of Columbia (DC), USA
Non-US citizens on visitor visas are not eligible to obtain driver
licenses in the District of Columbia. source
If you are a visitor, you cannot apply for a DC drivers license. Period. However, in order to drive, you will need a valid driver's license issued by your home country and it should be in English. If it is not in English you can have it translated by your local embassy on an official embassy letterhead OR from a translation company.
If your valid, non-US driver license is not in English, you must
attach an English translation from your embassy or from a translation
company. The embassy translation must be on official embassy
letterhead. The date of the translation must be on or after the actual
date of the non-English language driver license. Translations from
companies must be certified with a translation stamp, or notarized by
preparing a notarized affidavit confirming the translation was
prepared by a qualified translator and that it is both accurate and
complete. source
Some states require an IDP (international driving permit) along with your valid license. However, the DC DMV does not mention any IDP requirements. If you will drive over into another state e.g. Virginia, Maryland etc (which are really close by) you should check their DMV information. But it never hurts to have an IDP as an extra precaution, after all, it's not your own country.
Foreign Nationals Driving in the United States
People who drive in the
U.S. must have a valid driver's license. Some states require an
International Driving Permit (IDP) from foreign nationals, in addition
to a valid license from your own country. Contact the motor vehicle
department of each state you will drive in for its requirements.
Short-Term Visitors If you intend on getting an IDP, you must do so in
advance of your travel:
- The United States does not issue IDPs to foreign visitors. To get an IDP, contact the motor vehicle department of the country that
issued your driver's license.
- If you want to rent a car, you may need both your license and an IDP. Find out the rental company's policies and other requirements
in advance.
source
All of the links that I have quoted are official US government websites. A google search also leads to a website: www.washington.org; please note that this is a marketing organization for DC and not a US government website.
I would suggest contacting the DC DMV for any additional/official details:
Phone: (202) 737-4404
Email: dmv@dc.gov
Live Chat: https://dmv.dc.gov/page/dmv-live-chat
answered Aug 9 at 9:26
Newton
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For completeness, even those states that require IDPs waive the requirement for certain countries (e.g. Canada).
– Jim MacKenzie
Aug 9 at 13:08
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According to this guide, you will need to apply for an International Driver Permit before being able to drive in Washington, D.C. You can contact you local DMV for instructions on how to obtain an IDP.
answered Sep 18 '17 at 20:43
coltergeist
634
The requirements vary by state. Your statement is very emphatic and makes it sound like you will always need an IDP.
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Sep 19 '17 at 2:02
The guide I posted is pursuant to Washington, D.C. specifically, but the guide does say international drivers need an IDP full stop. I've updated my answer to make it more specific to Washington, D.C. Can you cite a situation where an international driver would not need an IDP?
– coltergeist
Sep 19 '17 at 2:43
California: "The State of California does not recognize an International Driving Permit (IDP) as a valid driver license. California does recognize a valid driver license that is issued by a foreign jurisdiction (country, state, territory) of which the license holder is a resident. The IDP is only a translation of information contained on a person's foreign driver license and is not required to operate a motor vehicle in California."
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Sep 19 '17 at 3:29
IDP is NOT a driver's license. It's merely a piece of paper that essentially provides a translation of your driver's license into English and/or other languages. It's NOT a legal document. And oh, your answer is irrelevant anyway as the question is about the state of Washington, NOT Washington, District of Columbia. Where btw we're driven numerous times with Dutch licenses, no IDP required.
– jwenting
Jul 17 at 6:17
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@jw OP clarified in comments that it's about DC.
– Mark Mayo♦
Aug 9 at 4:54
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2 Answers
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active
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active
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All states in the US have their own rules regarding foreign drivers. If you are a resident in any state then you need that state's driving licenses. The rules to determine if you are a resident can be obtained from the respective state's DMV. Since you are on a short visit, I will assume you do not fulfill the resident criteria.
Talking specifically about District of Columbia (DC), USA
Non-US citizens on visitor visas are not eligible to obtain driver
licenses in the District of Columbia. source
If you are a visitor, you cannot apply for a DC drivers license. Period. However, in order to drive, you will need a valid driver's license issued by your home country and it should be in English. If it is not in English you can have it translated by your local embassy on an official embassy letterhead OR from a translation company.
If your valid, non-US driver license is not in English, you must
attach an English translation from your embassy or from a translation
company. The embassy translation must be on official embassy
letterhead. The date of the translation must be on or after the actual
date of the non-English language driver license. Translations from
companies must be certified with a translation stamp, or notarized by
preparing a notarized affidavit confirming the translation was
prepared by a qualified translator and that it is both accurate and
complete. source
Some states require an IDP (international driving permit) along with your valid license. However, the DC DMV does not mention any IDP requirements. If you will drive over into another state e.g. Virginia, Maryland etc (which are really close by) you should check their DMV information. But it never hurts to have an IDP as an extra precaution, after all, it's not your own country.
Foreign Nationals Driving in the United States
People who drive in the
U.S. must have a valid driver's license. Some states require an
International Driving Permit (IDP) from foreign nationals, in addition
to a valid license from your own country. Contact the motor vehicle
department of each state you will drive in for its requirements.
Short-Term Visitors If you intend on getting an IDP, you must do so in
advance of your travel:
- The United States does not issue IDPs to foreign visitors. To get an IDP, contact the motor vehicle department of the country that
issued your driver's license.
- If you want to rent a car, you may need both your license and an IDP. Find out the rental company's policies and other requirements
in advance.
source
All of the links that I have quoted are official US government websites. A google search also leads to a website: www.washington.org; please note that this is a marketing organization for DC and not a US government website.
I would suggest contacting the DC DMV for any additional/official details:
Phone: (202) 737-4404
Email: dmv@dc.gov
Live Chat: https://dmv.dc.gov/page/dmv-live-chat
answered Aug 9 at 9:26
Newton
4,30341638
For completeness, even those states that require IDPs waive the requirement for certain countries (e.g. Canada).
– Jim MacKenzie
Aug 9 at 13:08
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
All states in the US have their own rules regarding foreign drivers. If you are a resident in any state then you need that state's driving licenses. The rules to determine if you are a resident can be obtained from the respective state's DMV. Since you are on a short visit, I will assume you do not fulfill the resident criteria.
Talking specifically about District of Columbia (DC), USA
Non-US citizens on visitor visas are not eligible to obtain driver
licenses in the District of Columbia. source
If you are a visitor, you cannot apply for a DC drivers license. Period. However, in order to drive, you will need a valid driver's license issued by your home country and it should be in English. If it is not in English you can have it translated by your local embassy on an official embassy letterhead OR from a translation company.
If your valid, non-US driver license is not in English, you must
attach an English translation from your embassy or from a translation
company. The embassy translation must be on official embassy
letterhead. The date of the translation must be on or after the actual
date of the non-English language driver license. Translations from
companies must be certified with a translation stamp, or notarized by
preparing a notarized affidavit confirming the translation was
prepared by a qualified translator and that it is both accurate and
complete. source
Some states require an IDP (international driving permit) along with your valid license. However, the DC DMV does not mention any IDP requirements. If you will drive over into another state e.g. Virginia, Maryland etc (which are really close by) you should check their DMV information. But it never hurts to have an IDP as an extra precaution, after all, it's not your own country.
Foreign Nationals Driving in the United States
People who drive in the
U.S. must have a valid driver's license. Some states require an
International Driving Permit (IDP) from foreign nationals, in addition
to a valid license from your own country. Contact the motor vehicle
department of each state you will drive in for its requirements.
Short-Term Visitors If you intend on getting an IDP, you must do so in
advance of your travel:
- The United States does not issue IDPs to foreign visitors. To get an IDP, contact the motor vehicle department of the country that
issued your driver's license.
- If you want to rent a car, you may need both your license and an IDP. Find out the rental company's policies and other requirements
in advance.
source
All of the links that I have quoted are official US government websites. A google search also leads to a website: www.washington.org; please note that this is a marketing organization for DC and not a US government website.
I would suggest contacting the DC DMV for any additional/official details:
Phone: (202) 737-4404
Email: dmv@dc.gov
Live Chat: https://dmv.dc.gov/page/dmv-live-chat
answered Aug 9 at 9:26
Newton
4,30341638
For completeness, even those states that require IDPs waive the requirement for certain countries (e.g. Canada).
– Jim MacKenzie
Aug 9 at 13:08
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
All states in the US have their own rules regarding foreign drivers. If you are a resident in any state then you need that state's driving licenses. The rules to determine if you are a resident can be obtained from the respective state's DMV. Since you are on a short visit, I will assume you do not fulfill the resident criteria.
Talking specifically about District of Columbia (DC), USA
Non-US citizens on visitor visas are not eligible to obtain driver
licenses in the District of Columbia. source
If you are a visitor, you cannot apply for a DC drivers license. Period. However, in order to drive, you will need a valid driver's license issued by your home country and it should be in English. If it is not in English you can have it translated by your local embassy on an official embassy letterhead OR from a translation company.
If your valid, non-US driver license is not in English, you must
attach an English translation from your embassy or from a translation
company. The embassy translation must be on official embassy
letterhead. The date of the translation must be on or after the actual
date of the non-English language driver license. Translations from
companies must be certified with a translation stamp, or notarized by
preparing a notarized affidavit confirming the translation was
prepared by a qualified translator and that it is both accurate and
complete. source
Some states require an IDP (international driving permit) along with your valid license. However, the DC DMV does not mention any IDP requirements. If you will drive over into another state e.g. Virginia, Maryland etc (which are really close by) you should check their DMV information. But it never hurts to have an IDP as an extra precaution, after all, it's not your own country.
Foreign Nationals Driving in the United States
People who drive in the
U.S. must have a valid driver's license. Some states require an
International Driving Permit (IDP) from foreign nationals, in addition
to a valid license from your own country. Contact the motor vehicle
department of each state you will drive in for its requirements.
Short-Term Visitors If you intend on getting an IDP, you must do so in
advance of your travel:
- The United States does not issue IDPs to foreign visitors. To get an IDP, contact the motor vehicle department of the country that
issued your driver's license.
- If you want to rent a car, you may need both your license and an IDP. Find out the rental company's policies and other requirements
in advance.
source
All of the links that I have quoted are official US government websites. A google search also leads to a website: www.washington.org; please note that this is a marketing organization for DC and not a US government website.
I would suggest contacting the DC DMV for any additional/official details:
Phone: (202) 737-4404
Email: dmv@dc.gov
Live Chat: https://dmv.dc.gov/page/dmv-live-chat
answered Aug 9 at 9:26
Newton
4,30341638
All states in the US have their own rules regarding foreign drivers. If you are a resident in any state then you need that state's driving licenses. The rules to determine if you are a resident can be obtained from the respective state's DMV. Since you are on a short visit, I will assume you do not fulfill the resident criteria.
Talking specifically about District of Columbia (DC), USA
Non-US citizens on visitor visas are not eligible to obtain driver
licenses in the District of Columbia. source
If you are a visitor, you cannot apply for a DC drivers license. Period. However, in order to drive, you will need a valid driver's license issued by your home country and it should be in English. If it is not in English you can have it translated by your local embassy on an official embassy letterhead OR from a translation company.
If your valid, non-US driver license is not in English, you must
attach an English translation from your embassy or from a translation
company. The embassy translation must be on official embassy
letterhead. The date of the translation must be on or after the actual
date of the non-English language driver license. Translations from
companies must be certified with a translation stamp, or notarized by
preparing a notarized affidavit confirming the translation was
prepared by a qualified translator and that it is both accurate and
complete. source
Some states require an IDP (international driving permit) along with your valid license. However, the DC DMV does not mention any IDP requirements. If you will drive over into another state e.g. Virginia, Maryland etc (which are really close by) you should check their DMV information. But it never hurts to have an IDP as an extra precaution, after all, it's not your own country.
Foreign Nationals Driving in the United States
People who drive in the
U.S. must have a valid driver's license. Some states require an
International Driving Permit (IDP) from foreign nationals, in addition
to a valid license from your own country. Contact the motor vehicle
department of each state you will drive in for its requirements.
Short-Term Visitors If you intend on getting an IDP, you must do so in
advance of your travel:
- The United States does not issue IDPs to foreign visitors. To get an IDP, contact the motor vehicle department of the country that
issued your driver's license.
- If you want to rent a car, you may need both your license and an IDP. Find out the rental company's policies and other requirements
in advance.
source
All of the links that I have quoted are official US government websites. A google search also leads to a website: www.washington.org; please note that this is a marketing organization for DC and not a US government website.
I would suggest contacting the DC DMV for any additional/official details:
Phone: (202) 737-4404
Email: dmv@dc.gov
Live Chat: https://dmv.dc.gov/page/dmv-live-chat
answered Aug 9 at 9:26
Newton
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edited Aug 9 at 13:15
answered Aug 9 at 9:26
Newton
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answered Aug 9 at 9:26
Newton
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answered Aug 9 at 9:26
Newton
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For completeness, even those states that require IDPs waive the requirement for certain countries (e.g. Canada).
– Jim MacKenzie
Aug 9 at 13:08
add a comment |
For completeness, even those states that require IDPs waive the requirement for certain countries (e.g. Canada).
– Jim MacKenzie
Aug 9 at 13:08
For completeness, even those states that require IDPs waive the requirement for certain countries (e.g. Canada).
– Jim MacKenzie
Aug 9 at 13:08
For completeness, even those states that require IDPs waive the requirement for certain countries (e.g. Canada).
– Jim MacKenzie
Aug 9 at 13:08
add a comment |
up vote
-1
down vote
According to this guide, you will need to apply for an International Driver Permit before being able to drive in Washington, D.C. You can contact you local DMV for instructions on how to obtain an IDP.
answered Sep 18 '17 at 20:43
coltergeist
634
The requirements vary by state. Your statement is very emphatic and makes it sound like you will always need an IDP.
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Sep 19 '17 at 2:02
The guide I posted is pursuant to Washington, D.C. specifically, but the guide does say international drivers need an IDP full stop. I've updated my answer to make it more specific to Washington, D.C. Can you cite a situation where an international driver would not need an IDP?
– coltergeist
Sep 19 '17 at 2:43
California: "The State of California does not recognize an International Driving Permit (IDP) as a valid driver license. California does recognize a valid driver license that is issued by a foreign jurisdiction (country, state, territory) of which the license holder is a resident. The IDP is only a translation of information contained on a person's foreign driver license and is not required to operate a motor vehicle in California."
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Sep 19 '17 at 3:29
IDP is NOT a driver's license. It's merely a piece of paper that essentially provides a translation of your driver's license into English and/or other languages. It's NOT a legal document. And oh, your answer is irrelevant anyway as the question is about the state of Washington, NOT Washington, District of Columbia. Where btw we're driven numerous times with Dutch licenses, no IDP required.
– jwenting
Jul 17 at 6:17
1
@jw OP clarified in comments that it's about DC.
– Mark Mayo♦
Aug 9 at 4:54
|
show 3 more comments
up vote
-1
down vote
According to this guide, you will need to apply for an International Driver Permit before being able to drive in Washington, D.C. You can contact you local DMV for instructions on how to obtain an IDP.
answered Sep 18 '17 at 20:43
coltergeist
634
The requirements vary by state. Your statement is very emphatic and makes it sound like you will always need an IDP.
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Sep 19 '17 at 2:02
The guide I posted is pursuant to Washington, D.C. specifically, but the guide does say international drivers need an IDP full stop. I've updated my answer to make it more specific to Washington, D.C. Can you cite a situation where an international driver would not need an IDP?
– coltergeist
Sep 19 '17 at 2:43
California: "The State of California does not recognize an International Driving Permit (IDP) as a valid driver license. California does recognize a valid driver license that is issued by a foreign jurisdiction (country, state, territory) of which the license holder is a resident. The IDP is only a translation of information contained on a person's foreign driver license and is not required to operate a motor vehicle in California."
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Sep 19 '17 at 3:29
IDP is NOT a driver's license. It's merely a piece of paper that essentially provides a translation of your driver's license into English and/or other languages. It's NOT a legal document. And oh, your answer is irrelevant anyway as the question is about the state of Washington, NOT Washington, District of Columbia. Where btw we're driven numerous times with Dutch licenses, no IDP required.
– jwenting
Jul 17 at 6:17
1
@jw OP clarified in comments that it's about DC.
– Mark Mayo♦
Aug 9 at 4:54
|
show 3 more comments
up vote
-1
down vote
up vote
-1
down vote
According to this guide, you will need to apply for an International Driver Permit before being able to drive in Washington, D.C. You can contact you local DMV for instructions on how to obtain an IDP.
answered Sep 18 '17 at 20:43
coltergeist
634
According to this guide, you will need to apply for an International Driver Permit before being able to drive in Washington, D.C. You can contact you local DMV for instructions on how to obtain an IDP.
answered Sep 18 '17 at 20:43
coltergeist
634
edited Sep 19 '17 at 2:43
answered Sep 18 '17 at 20:43
coltergeist
634
answered Sep 18 '17 at 20:43
coltergeist
634
answered Sep 18 '17 at 20:43
coltergeist
634
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The requirements vary by state. Your statement is very emphatic and makes it sound like you will always need an IDP.
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Sep 19 '17 at 2:02
The guide I posted is pursuant to Washington, D.C. specifically, but the guide does say international drivers need an IDP full stop. I've updated my answer to make it more specific to Washington, D.C. Can you cite a situation where an international driver would not need an IDP?
– coltergeist
Sep 19 '17 at 2:43
California: "The State of California does not recognize an International Driving Permit (IDP) as a valid driver license. California does recognize a valid driver license that is issued by a foreign jurisdiction (country, state, territory) of which the license holder is a resident. The IDP is only a translation of information contained on a person's foreign driver license and is not required to operate a motor vehicle in California."
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Sep 19 '17 at 3:29
IDP is NOT a driver's license. It's merely a piece of paper that essentially provides a translation of your driver's license into English and/or other languages. It's NOT a legal document. And oh, your answer is irrelevant anyway as the question is about the state of Washington, NOT Washington, District of Columbia. Where btw we're driven numerous times with Dutch licenses, no IDP required.
– jwenting
Jul 17 at 6:17
1
@jw OP clarified in comments that it's about DC.
– Mark Mayo♦
Aug 9 at 4:54
|
show 3 more comments
The requirements vary by state. Your statement is very emphatic and makes it sound like you will always need an IDP.
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Sep 19 '17 at 2:02
The guide I posted is pursuant to Washington, D.C. specifically, but the guide does say international drivers need an IDP full stop. I've updated my answer to make it more specific to Washington, D.C. Can you cite a situation where an international driver would not need an IDP?
– coltergeist
Sep 19 '17 at 2:43
California: "The State of California does not recognize an International Driving Permit (IDP) as a valid driver license. California does recognize a valid driver license that is issued by a foreign jurisdiction (country, state, territory) of which the license holder is a resident. The IDP is only a translation of information contained on a person's foreign driver license and is not required to operate a motor vehicle in California."
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Sep 19 '17 at 3:29
IDP is NOT a driver's license. It's merely a piece of paper that essentially provides a translation of your driver's license into English and/or other languages. It's NOT a legal document. And oh, your answer is irrelevant anyway as the question is about the state of Washington, NOT Washington, District of Columbia. Where btw we're driven numerous times with Dutch licenses, no IDP required.
– jwenting
Jul 17 at 6:17
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@jw OP clarified in comments that it's about DC.
– Mark Mayo♦
Aug 9 at 4:54
The requirements vary by state. Your statement is very emphatic and makes it sound like you will always need an IDP.
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Sep 19 '17 at 2:02
The requirements vary by state. Your statement is very emphatic and makes it sound like you will always need an IDP.
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Sep 19 '17 at 2:02
The guide I posted is pursuant to Washington, D.C. specifically, but the guide does say international drivers need an IDP full stop. I've updated my answer to make it more specific to Washington, D.C. Can you cite a situation where an international driver would not need an IDP?
– coltergeist
Sep 19 '17 at 2:43
The guide I posted is pursuant to Washington, D.C. specifically, but the guide does say international drivers need an IDP full stop. I've updated my answer to make it more specific to Washington, D.C. Can you cite a situation where an international driver would not need an IDP?
– coltergeist
Sep 19 '17 at 2:43
California: "The State of California does not recognize an International Driving Permit (IDP) as a valid driver license. California does recognize a valid driver license that is issued by a foreign jurisdiction (country, state, territory) of which the license holder is a resident. The IDP is only a translation of information contained on a person's foreign driver license and is not required to operate a motor vehicle in California."
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Sep 19 '17 at 3:29
California: "The State of California does not recognize an International Driving Permit (IDP) as a valid driver license. California does recognize a valid driver license that is issued by a foreign jurisdiction (country, state, territory) of which the license holder is a resident. The IDP is only a translation of information contained on a person's foreign driver license and is not required to operate a motor vehicle in California."
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Sep 19 '17 at 3:29
IDP is NOT a driver's license. It's merely a piece of paper that essentially provides a translation of your driver's license into English and/or other languages. It's NOT a legal document. And oh, your answer is irrelevant anyway as the question is about the state of Washington, NOT Washington, District of Columbia. Where btw we're driven numerous times with Dutch licenses, no IDP required.
– jwenting
Jul 17 at 6:17
IDP is NOT a driver's license. It's merely a piece of paper that essentially provides a translation of your driver's license into English and/or other languages. It's NOT a legal document. And oh, your answer is irrelevant anyway as the question is about the state of Washington, NOT Washington, District of Columbia. Where btw we're driven numerous times with Dutch licenses, no IDP required.
– jwenting
Jul 17 at 6:17
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@jw OP clarified in comments that it's about DC.
– Mark Mayo♦
Aug 9 at 4:54
@jw OP clarified in comments that it's about DC.
– Mark Mayo♦
Aug 9 at 4:54
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What state will you be driving in? Each state has their own laws regarding foreign drivers.
– Michael
Aug 21 '17 at 20:18
District of Colombia (DC)
– Mad
Aug 21 '17 at 20:26
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I can't find anything on the DC DMV site. Have you tried calling them?
– Michael
Aug 21 '17 at 20:34
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As a driver licenced by Sri Lanka, you can only get an international driving permit in Sri Lanka. But since your license seems to be in English (if image searches are to be trusted), you should be fine without one.
– phoog
Aug 21 '17 at 20:46
@MichaelC. No, I didn't call them.
– Mad
Aug 21 '17 at 20:53