Driver Licence Translation Package
Short answer
This package covers a full translation of both sides of a Thai driver licence, issued with a certification statement transport authorities can verify. It also covers the driving history letter that several jurisdictions use when deciding whether a test can be waived. Conversion conditions remain the transport authority's decision.
Transport authorities look past the expiry date: they check the vehicle class, the first issue date and how long the licence has been held continuously. The translation has to show all of it.
What the package includes
- Translation of both sides, including class and driving conditions
- Translation of the driving history letter when supplied
- Name spelling checked against the passport
- Certification statement, signature and stamp from a certified translator
What you need to send us
- Clear colour scan or photo of both sides of the licence
- Driving history letter from the Department of Land Transport, if required
- Passport bio page
- The state or country where you will lodge
How the work runs
- 1Legibility check — Confirm the number, class and dates are all readable.
- 2Translate — Translate both sides including the licence class descriptions shown on the card.
- 3Certify — Issue certification in a format the transport authority can verify.
- 4Deliver — Send PDFs, with printed copies dispatched where originals must be lodged.
Indicative starting ranges
- NAATI-certified translationTHB 1,500–2,500 per page
Varies with text volume, document type and language pair.
- Thai–English translationTHB 500–1,200 per page
These are indicative starting ranges. The final figure depends on text volume, document type, language pair and the number of copies, and is confirmed once we have seen your files.
What the service fee does not cover
- Transport authority fees at destination
- Booking tests or completing the licence conversion for you
- Obtaining the driving history letter on your behalf
Turnaround
Usually one of the shortest jobs we run, though still subject to workload and language pair.
Our advisory role
We ask which state you are lodging in, because some accept a certified translation alone while others want the history letter too. Knowing early means requesting everything from Thailand in one round.
Points to watch
- An expired licence generally cannot support a conversion; renew first
- Test waivers are at the transport authority's discretion; a translation guarantees nothing
- Glare or blur makes fields unreadable and the scan has to be resent
Frequently asked questions
Does the reverse side need translating?
Yes, it usually carries the class and conditions the authority relies on.
Where do I get the driving history letter?
From the Department of Land Transport; send the file to us once issued.
Can an international permit be used instead?
Sometimes for short stays, but converting to a local licence generally requires a certified translation of the Thai licence.
Let us handle the whole bundle
Send your scans on LINE together with the name of the receiving authority. We check the documents, set the order of work, and quote the service fee and any official fees as separate lines before anything starts.
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Reviewed August 2026. Official fees are set by the relevant authority and can change, and every decision rests with the office receiving your application.