Mass RMV - Translation into English of a Foreign License

Form Translation into English of a Foreign License serves as a form to be completed if your driver's license is not in English and you do not have an International Driving Permit (IDP).

This form is used by individuals who hold a driver's license in a language other than English and need to operate a vehicle in Massachusetts. It is used to accompany a driver operating with a valid foreign license not in English and without an International Driving Permit (IDP).

For instance, if a person is visiting Massachusetts from another country and wishes to drive using their foreign driver's license that is not in English and they don't have an IDP, they would complete this form.

Form Structure

This form involves the individual holding the foreign driver's license, law enforcement officers who may require verification of the license's authenticity, and the RMV as the overseeing authority. The form consists of sections where the driver provides their personal information, details about the foreign license, and any necessary translation details.

How to Fill Out and Submit the Form

The driver needs to complete the required sections of the form, providing accurate information about themselves, their foreign license, and any necessary translation details. The completed form should be kept with the driver while operating the vehicle.

When completing the form, it's important to ensure accuracy in the provided information and to understand the limitations of using a foreign license without an IDP.

Related forms might include applications for an International Driving Permit (IDP), which allows individuals to drive in foreign countries with a valid driver's license from their home country.