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In the US, which groups are authorized to issue International Driving Permits?

Only AAA and AATA.

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  1. AAA and AATA ✔
  2. Any website that sells them
  3. Your local passport office

Why: The State Department authorized only AAA and the American Automobile Touring Alliance. Scammers sell fake permits online for high fees, and using one can mean legal trouble abroad.

Huh, didn't know that: State says some destinations do not accept a US driver's license without an IDP.

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Answer: AAA and AATA. The State Department authorized only AAA and the American Automobile Touring Alliance. Scammers sell fake permits online for high fees, and using one can mean legal trouble abroad.

  1. State Dept: International Financial Scams travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies/international-financial-scams.html
    authorized the American Automobile Association (AAA) and the American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA)
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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