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Can you drive in the US with an international license?

I have a license from France. Will it be valid in the US?

Sophie Newman · Updated on Aug 11, 2021

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

“In most states, you can drive legally with an international license if the information on the license is written in English.

If the license is not in English, you’ll need to obtain an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) from your home country, which will allow you drive legally and rent a car in the US.

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, which you will be able to with an IDP.

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