Can you rent / drive a car in the USA with just the paper counterpart of the UK driver's license?
A few weeks ago I lost my card UK driver's license somewhere in Arizona/Nevada.
Next week I head to California. My new license may not make it here in time.
However I still have the paper counterpart of my UK license.
I've been told you can drive/rent cars with the paper part + passport? Is this accurate, or do I need something additional?
Best Answer
In 2015, the UK abolished the paper counterpart to the driving licence; now only the photo card is used and the paper part should be destroyed.
As a consequence, the Avis web site now states:
After 8 June 2015, the UK driving licence will only have 1 part - a plastic, credit card-sized photo card licence. You must bring this the original valid photo card driving licence with you if it is a new style UK licence. Failure to bring a valid photo card driving licence may result in the rental being refused; we may require customers to consent to their licence records being accessed as needed*. Expired photo card licences will not be accepted and rental will be refused. All UK customers will need to hold a full and valid licence free from any endorsements excluded in our terms & conditions.
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Is UK paper driving licence valid in USA?
In order to drive in the USA in the short term, you simply need to have a full UK driving licence. In some states, you are also required to have an International Driving Permit (IDP). If you have an old-style paper driving licence, you will also need another form of photographic ID, such as a passport, and an IDP.Can I rent a car in the US with a UK license?
Which documents do I need to drive in the US? You'll be glad to hear that you can rent a car in the US with your UK licence. The US has an agreement with the UK whereby a full and valid UK driver's licence permits vehicle rental in the States, you will have to have held your licence for over a year.Can you rent a car with a copy of license USA?
Generally speaking, if you are not qualified to rent a car due to the lack of a valid driver's license at the time of rental, the answer is no. This includes expired licenses and in some cases, licenses issued outside of the country.Can you hire a car with just the paper part of your licence?
The simple answer to this question is YES. Paper driving licenses are still valid and the driver can continue to use it until it expires, providing none of the driver details (like their name or address have changed).Rental Car INSURANCE Cover TIPS // Car Hire USA/UK 🇺🇲🇬🇧
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