Does the DMV accept a certified translation of my foreign license?+
Yes. State DMVs accept our certified translation when exchanging a foreign license, applying for a state license, or where reciprocity waives an exam. The translation lets the examiner read your license class, dates and restrictions. Requirements vary slightly by state.
How much does driver’s license translation cost?+
$29.95 per page (1 page = 300 source words). A license fits on a single page. No surcharges for rarer languages, a printed hard copy by mail is available.
How long does it take?+
Standard turnaround is 24 hours, and most licenses are delivered the same business day. For a DMV appointment or rental deadline, contact us about expedited and same-day service.
Is a translation the same as an International Driving Permit?+
No. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is issued in your home country and accompanies your license for short-term driving. A certified translation is what US DMVs, insurers and courts use to read and act on the license itself – for example to exchange it for a state license. Many drivers need the translation, not just an IDP.
Do you translate the license class and restriction codes correctly?+
Yes. A license’s value is in its classes and codes. We render each vehicle category and coded restriction into its real English meaning (not just the letter or number), so the DMV can map your entitlement to a US class.
Do I need notarization?+
Usually not – DMVs accept the certified translation on its own. Notarization ($19.95 per order) is available if a specific office or court requests it.
Can you translate a US license into another language?+
Yes. We translate US driver’s licenses from English into the language a foreign authority or rental company requires, with the same certified accuracy statement.
Simplified example, for illustrative purposes only. Your actual translation is individually tailored to your document, with full detail and certification.
