What we check
We check the holder’s name, date of birth, licence number, issuing authority, vehicle categories, validity and restrictions against the source. Provide clear copies of both sides and any attachments, together with the issuing country or region and intended place of use.
Before you use the translation
Local authorities and service providers determine the rules for driving, renting a vehicle or exchanging a licence. Check whether a translation is accepted and whether a specified format or additional procedure is needed. A translation is not an international driving permit and does not guarantee an exchange or processing time.
Identify the issuing place, destination and procedure
- For a foreign licence in China or a conversion application, identify the issuing place, procedure and Chinese recipient, then check language, fields and provider requirements against written instructions.
- For a Chinese licence intended for overseas use, specify the destination, stay circumstances and rental or conversion purpose; obtain authority and recipient requirements before assessing translation scope.
- Country or state pages describe licence-translation contexts, not driving permission; translations and stamps neither issue an International Driving Permit (IDP) nor grant driving entitlement.
