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3 Steps · 2 MinutesHow to Fill This Formफॉर्म भरने के निर्देश
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Your Details
Contact information so the Lawyer can reach you.
- Enter your full name exactly as it appears on your Aadhaar / age-proof document.
- Use an active email address — your confirmation email and all communication will be sent here. Check spam and promotions folders.
- Provide a reachable mobile number — the assigned Lawyer will call you on this number.
- Enter your city, state and PIN code of your current address — this decides the RTO where your IDP application is made.
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Service Required
Select the international driving license service you need.
- New IDP — if you are applying for an International Driving License for the first time.
- Fresh IDP — if your earlier IDP has expired and you are travelling again.
- You must already hold a valid Indian driving licence and a valid passport.
- No application is submitted without your approval.
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Class of Vehicle
Select the vehicle class shown on your Indian driving licence.
- MCWG / MCWOG — motorcycle or scooter.
- LMV — car, jeep and other light motor vehicles — most common for driving or renting a car abroad.
- The IDP covers only the classes already on your Indian licence. Select Other if unsure — the Lawyer will confirm.
Benefits of an International Driving License
An International Driving Permit (IDP), carried along with your valid Indian driving licence, lets you drive in many foreign countries that recognise it, for the period allowed by that country’s law.
Many car-rental companies abroad ask for an IDP along with your Indian driving licence and passport before handing over a vehicle.
The IDP presents your licence details in a standard multi-language format, which helps traffic police, insurers and rental agencies in other countries understand your licence.
Driving abroad with the right documents helps avoid problems with motor insurance claims, police checks and accident reporting in a foreign country.
No. An IDP is issued only after document verification and approval by the Licensing Authority (RTO), and its acceptance abroad depends on the laws of each country. Neither the Platform nor the Lawyer can guarantee issue, recognition, or a fixed timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Platform Fee covers administrative facilitation and Lawyer coordination only. It does not include the Lawyer's professional fee, the Government / RTO fee for the IDP, or any legal service. All are separate and payable additionally.
No. InternationalDrivingCounsel.org is a private administrative facilitation platform. Not affiliated with any RTO, Transport Department, the Parivahan / Sarathi portal or any government authority. We connect you with independent Lawyers.
An Indian resident who holds a valid permanent Indian driving licence and a valid passport (and a visa, where needed) can apply. A learner’s licence is not sufficient.
An IDP issued in India is generally valid for one year from the date of issue, or until your Indian driving licence expires, whichever is earlier. It cannot be extended; a fresh IDP is needed after it expires.
Yes. The IDP is not a licence on its own — it is valid only together with your original Indian driving licence and passport. Always check the rules of the country you are visiting.