Pricing
One total, itemized before you pay.
You see every line — permit, shipping, photo, and processing — before any card details are entered. Plus sales tax if applicable.
- Per permit
- $20.00
- Standard shipping
- Included
- Member photo
- Free
Members pay less. Compare the two columns below — an USIDA membership makes your permit photo free. See membership
Permits
International Driving Permit
Valid one year from the effective date, issued no more than 6 months in advance*
Standard$20.00
Member$20.00
Inter-American Driving Permit
Required for Brazil stays of 180 days or longer*
Standard$20.00
Member$20.00
Shipping
Standard mail
7-10 business days
StandardIncluded
MemberIncluded
Expedited
2-3 business days
Standard$19.95
Member$19.95
International courier
3-5 business days
Standard$49.95
Member$49.95
Add-ons and fees
Passport photo
Taken and sized in our photo studio — free for USIDA members
Standard$10.00
MemberFree
USIDA membership (optional)
Roadside assistance, free passport photos, and member benefits, billed annually
Standard$65.00
MemberAlready included
Processing fee
Online application, document review, and order tracking
Standard$4.95
Member$4.95
Dates and validity
When your permit starts and when it runs out
- Issued no more than 6 months before the effective date you request.
- Valid from your effective date for the term you buy — one year or three years.
- Expires the day before that anniversary, and only stays valid while your U.S. license is valid.
Apply today and the latest effective date we can issue is May 1, 2027.
USIDA is one of two official organizations authorized by the U.S. Department of State to issue International Driving Permits.
- * International Driving Permits may not be issued more than six (6) months in advance of desired effective date.
- ** Contact the USIDA branch office directly to verify IDP Services is available.
- *** Plus sales tax if applicable. Check with the nearest branch office for exact fees.
Nationwide service
One USIDA fee schedule
USIDA serves all 50 states and U.S. citizens traveling abroad globally. The published fees above apply nationwide, with your shipping choice and any applicable tax itemized before payment.
Good to know
Refunds and promo codes
Refunds
Cancel before we start processing and you get everything back. After that it depends on the stage, and once the permit is printed the permit fee can't be refunded.
Read the refund policyPromo codes
USIDA campaigns and referral codes are applied on the review step before payment, to the permit fee and shipping.
No surprises at checkout.
Build your order, see the full total, and pay once. Standard shipping is already included.