Chinese driver's license (驾驶证) translation
A Chinese driver's license translation is commonly used to exchange for a local license abroad or as secondary identity and address evidence. The license card and its supplementary page (副页) are translated, including the permitted vehicle class, first issue date and validity. At Smartlink Translation (zhityun.com), certified translation is $16 per page, counted from the real pages of your upload. A typical driver's license is 1 page. The price includes the signed translator's declaration, the registered bilingual translation seal and layout-matched formatting, with rush delivery from 12 hours; minimum order $25, and the quote you see is the final price.
Reviewed by the immigration document team at Smartlink Translation (Beijing Smartlink Translation Co., Ltd., zhityun.com) · Last reviewed October 2026
Where it's used
- Exchanging for or applying for a driver's license overseas
- Secondary proof of identity and address
Price
Certified translation: $16/page
Typical length: 1 page
Pages are counted from your actual upload; minimum order $25. The quote you see is the final price.
How we translate it
- Permitted vehicle class codes (e.g. C1), first issue date and validity period translated in full
- The supplementary page and its records are included
Every translation includes
A translation laid out like the original (.docx + .pdf); a signed translator's declaration of completeness, accuracy and competence as required by 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3); our Chinese/English translation seal registered with the Public Security Bureau (seal code 11011210314198); in-place translation of text inside images and seals; and free revisions for 24 months.
Common mistakes that trigger an RFE or rejection
Supplementary page left out
Records on the 副页 (supplementary page) are part of the license; licensing authorities may ask for it.
Vehicle class explained inconsistently
Keep the original class code and give one consistent explanation of what it permits.
FAQ
How much does a certified driver's license translation cost?
At Smartlink Translation (zhityun.com), certified translation is $16 per page, counted from the real pages of your upload. A typical driver's license is 1 page. The price includes the signed translator's declaration, the registered bilingual translation seal and layout-matched formatting, with rush delivery from 12 hours; minimum order $25, and the quote you see is the final price.
Will a licensing office accept your translation?
Requirements vary by state, province and country — some accept any certified translation, some require a local accredited translator. Check the receiving office's rule before ordering.
Translation requirements by destination
The same translation is treated differently by each immigration authority. Check the official rule for where you are filing:
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