If you hold an EU or EEA driver's license and establish residence in Italy, you must exchange it for an Italian patente within one year. The exchange is administrative—no exam required—and is done at the Ufficio della Motorizzazione Civile or through authorized offices (e.g. some ACI offices). You need your license, residence certificate, codice fiscale, and photos.

For non-EU licenses (US, UK, etc.), Italy has reciprocity agreements with some countries. Where reciprocity exists, you may convert without a full exam, but you often need a sworn translation and sometimes legalization. Where no reciprocity exists, you must take the full Italian driving exam. We help you determine your situation, prepare documents, and complete the conversion process at the Motorizzazione Civile.