International Driving Permit (IDP) Assistance in Naperville
Passport photos, application help, and same-day prep — your IDP is issued by AAA/AATA
In short: An International Driving Permit (IDP) is an official translation of your U.S. driver's license into multiple languages, required or recommended to drive or rent a car in many countries. In the United States an IDP can only be issued by AAA or the AATA — beware of 'instant online IDP' scam sites. Efficient Biometrics in Naperville helps you get one the right way: we take the required passport-style photos, complete and review the official application, and can even prepare and mail it for you. Plans start at $55 all-in (our $35 assistance plus the $20 official permit fee).
What is an International Driving Permit (IDP)?
An International Driving Permit is an official booklet that translates your valid U.S. driver's license into multiple languages, recognized internationally under the United Nations road-traffic conventions. It is not a stand-alone license — you must carry it together with your U.S. driver's license, and it is not valid for driving in the United States. Many countries and car-rental companies ask to see one.
Who can issue a U.S. IDP? (and a scam warning)
In the United States, only two organizations are authorized by the U.S. Department of State to issue an International Driving Permit: AAA and the AATA. Any website promising an 'instant' international driver's license for a large fee is selling an unofficial document that can be rejected abroad. Efficient Biometrics does not issue the permit — we help you apply the legitimate way, so your IDP comes from the authorized body.
Do I need an IDP, and who qualifies?
Many countries require or strongly recommend an IDP to legally drive, and many rental agencies require one before they hand over the keys. Requirements vary by destination, so check the countries you'll visit. To apply you must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid U.S. driver's license. Important: you must get your IDP before you leave the United States — it cannot be obtained once you are abroad.
What you need to apply
- A valid U.S. driver's license (not expired)
- Proof you are 18 or older
- Two identical passport-style photos (we can take these on site)
- A completed IDP application
- The $20 official permit fee (paid to AAA/AATA)
Our IDP assistance plans
Every price below is all-in and already includes the $20 official IDP fee that goes to the authorized issuing body (AAA/AATA).
IDP Assistance — $55
We complete the official application with you and get it application-ready. You provide your own compliant passport-style photos. ($35 assistance + $20 IDP fee.)
IDP + Passport Pics — $69
Application assistance plus your two passport-style photos taken on site — our most popular option. ($49 + $20 IDP fee.)
Premium / Same-Day Service — $79
The full package: application assistance, two passport photos, a copy of your driver's license, a complete application review, submission/mail preparation, and return-mail coordination — handled same day. ($59 + $20 IDP fee; return shipping billed at cost.)
How it works
- Contact us. Call or text 847-436-5222, or walk in to our Naperville office at 682 Illinois Route 59.
- Photos & application. We take your passport-style photos (IDP + Passport Pics and Premium plans) and complete the official AAA/AATA application with you.
- Review & sign. We check everything for accuracy so it isn't rejected, and you sign.
- Submit or hand off. With Premium / Same-Day Service we prepare and mail your application to the issuing body and coordinate return of your IDP; otherwise you leave with a ready-to-submit package.
An IDP is typically valid for up to one year from the date of issue. Always carry it together with your U.S. driver's license when driving abroad.
Why Efficient Biometrics
We're a licensed, insured, staffed office in Naperville (682 Illinois Route 59) that already does passport photos, notary, and document services — so your photos, application, and mailing are handled in one visit, often the same day. Call or text 847-436-5222.
Efficient Biometrics provides an application-assistance and photo service and is not AAA, the AATA, or a government agency. The International Driving Permit is issued solely by the authorized organization, and its validity and acceptance are governed by that organization and the laws of the country where you drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who issues an International Driving Permit in the U.S.?
Only AAA and the AATA are authorized by the U.S. Department of State to issue a U.S. IDP. Efficient Biometrics prepares and helps you submit the official application; the permit itself is issued by AAA/AATA.
Is an online 'instant IDP' legitimate?
Usually not. Many websites sell unofficial or fake 'international driver's licenses.' A valid U.S. IDP comes only from AAA or the AATA, so we help you apply the legitimate way.
How much does IDP assistance cost?
Plans are all-in and include the $20 official IDP fee: IDP Assistance $55, IDP + Passport Pics $69, and Premium / Same-Day Service $79 (return shipping billed at cost).
Do I need an IDP to drive or rent a car abroad?
Many countries require or recommend one, and many rental agencies ask for it. You must carry the IDP together with your U.S. driver's license. Check your destination's rules.
Can I get an IDP after I've already left the U.S.?
No. You must obtain it before you travel. With same-day service we can often turn it around quickly before your trip.
What do I need to bring?
A valid, non-expired U.S. driver's license, and you must be at least 18. For the photo plans we take your two passport-style photos on site.