ITALIAN LEGAL TRANSLATOR
  • Home
  • About
  • Translations
    • Dual Citizenship Translations
    • Italian Legal Translations
    • Marketing and Web Copy Translation
    • Italian Business Translations
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

get dual citizenship blog

Your Italian Journey ​ Blog

How to Get your Driver's License Translated to Drive in Europe

5/30/2019

1 Comment

 
Picture
So you're coming on holiday in Italy and want to drive. Do you know that unless you have an international driving license you need to have your license translated? Let's learn how this works.
Can I have my license translated in the US?

It's actually better to have it translated in Italy
, because in the US and in many other countries the procedure to certify a translation is different and only requires a certified translator to stamp the translation and certify its conformity to the original.
If you decide to have it translated in the US, remember to have it apostilled too, otherwise it won't be valid in Italy. If you don't know what an apostille is, just read here.

How long does it take to have my driver's license translated in Italy?

It usually takes a couple days plus international shipping (or you can choose to have it shipped to the hotel/apartment you'll be staying in, thus saving time and money).

What do I need to have my license translated?

A picture of your license is all I need. 

Another option is the International Driving Permit (IDP). I've been reading information on this on several websites, and it's pretty contradictory. Some say you never need it, some say it's absolutely necessary. Others say you're better off with a translation.
In any case, should you ever have to deal with the police, you need to have either a IDP or a translated license.
Remember: with your translated driving license, you can drive throughout Europe!
​Contact me for a quote!
1 Comment
Edward Harbour
10/19/2020 03:49:48 pm

Hi, I intend to exchange my UK driving Licence for an Italian one, and, so, I shall need to present an authorised translation of my current UK licence. I believe this is a service you provide. What would be the cost? Thanks. Ed

Reply

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Author

    I'm Natalia Bertelli, an English/Spanish to Italian legal translator. Since 2008 I have been working on contracts, judicial deeds, certificates, corporate translations for foreign clients who want to do business in Italy, get a dual citizenship or simply settle in my beautiful country.

    Archives

    January 2021
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019

    Categories

    All
    Brexit
    Italian Citizenship Through Marriage
    Italian Dual Citizenship
    Italian Dual Citizenship - UK

    RSS Feed

NATALIA BERTELLI, CT
ITALIAN LEGAL TRANSLATION SERVICES | SWORN TRANSLATOR | ATA MEMBER

Intl. calls: +39 3495943047 
FOR ANY INFO, WRITE TO: info@traduzionibertelli.it
VAT No. 01404870295
Photo used under Creative Commons from Harshil.Shah
  • Home
  • About
  • Translations
    • Dual Citizenship Translations
    • Italian Legal Translations
    • Marketing and Web Copy Translation
    • Italian Business Translations
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy