Driver Record or Other Driving-related Document

A driving-related document is issued by the authority that manages driving licences in a country or state, alongside the licence itself: a driver record or driving history, a certificate of entitlement, a licence verification, a driving experience certificate or a penalty points statement. It usually shows the holder's identity, the licence number and categories, issue and expiry dates, the licence status and, depending on the document, any recorded offences, points and suspensions.

When do you need it translated?

• Exchanging a foreign licence for a French one through the ANTS (the French licensing agency), which may ask for proof of your driving entitlement.

• Replacing a lost or stolen licence, when the document is used to prove that entitlement.

• Taking out car insurance, to show your driving experience.

• Applying for a job that involves driving.

• Procedures abroad, for a French document used outside France.