About Us International Driving Permit (IDP) Renewal

International Driving Permit (IDP) Renewal

  1. Please download the Miscellaneous Application form and complete the application form. Please paste a recent photograph (not older than six months) and put your signature on specified spaces.

  2. Please attach following documents with the application form:

    a) Notarized copy of applicant’s current valid passport (first five pages and last two pages of the passport).

    b) Notarized copy of the document showing valid US visa status.


    c) Notarized copy of valid address proof.


    d) Original IDP and Original Indian Driving censes.

  1. A non-refundable fee of $ 10.00 (Ten only) + $2.00 (Two Only) towards Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) through Money order or Cashier’s check drawn in favor of Consulate General of India, San Francisco. Personal checks are NOT acceptable.

  2. After due processing of the application, Consulate will issue a Receipt to the applicant. Applicant may then apply for renewal of IDP through the portal www.parivahan.gov.in and upload all required documents, including the receipt issued by the Consulate.

  1. Please note that IDP will be reissued by the licensing authority, i.e. Ministry of Transport and Highways, Government of India and it will be sent directly to the address of the applicant.

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