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Get an International Driving Permit from a CAA Store

To purchase your International Driving Permit from a CAA Store, you will need a valid Canadian driver’s license (or a photocopy of the front and back) plus two signed passport photos, which can be taken onsite. A fee payment of $31 CAD will apply.

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Get an International Driving Permit by mail

To purchase your International Driving Permit by mail, complete the online application and mail to: 

CAA North & East Ontario
5515 Canotek Rd. Unit 1
Gloucester, ON, K1J 9K9

You will need a valid Canadian driver’s license (or a photocopy of the front and back) plus two signed passport photos, which can be taken at a CAA Store. A fee payment of $31 CAD will apply. Shipping and handling charges of $15 may apply within Ontario. Outside of Ontario, fees may vary. 

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Frequently asked questions

No. CAA Travel issues International Driving Permits for all Canadians – regardless whether they have a CAA Membership.
You must be at least 18 years of age.
The cost of an International Driving Permit is $31 CAD.
No. You must have at least a G2 Ontario driver’s licence.
Yes. You can get an International Driving Permit with a G2 Ontario driver’s licence.
Please use the address that is shown on your Canadian driver’s license.
An International Driving Permit can be acquired at any CAA Stores in person, or by mail to any CAA Store. In either case, the appropriate application and necessary documentation must be presented.
Yes. The application form allows you to list your credit card number, expiry date, and signature.
An International Driving Permit is valid for one year from the issued date.
No. Only new photos may be used when applying for an International Driving Permit.
Yes, but only after you have obtained written proof from the Ministry of Transportation in the province or territory where you are licensed that you still have a valid driver's license.
Yes.
Individuals who visit a CAA Store will have an International Driving Permit issued within 24 hours. If an application is mailed in, please allow up to three weeks from the time we receive the documents.
This question refers to the type of vehicle you will be driving with the International Driving Permit. For example: car, truck, motorcycle, or bus.
Penalties can vary from a fine to a citation. Without an International Driving Permit, a driver is therefore driving without a valid license, and if stopped, law enforcement has the option of arresting the driver an taking them to jail or giving the driver a citation with a mandatory court appearance.
Yes. As long as you have a photocopy of their driver’s license, two signed passport photos, completed application signed by your family member, along with a signed letter by the individual indicating your have the permission to do this.
Both colour and black and white are acceptable.