Sworn translation of your licence and guidance on the real path: who can convert, who has to sit the exam, and what to do in your first months of residence.
You may drive in Italy on a valid foreign licence accompanied by its sworn translation; once you register your residence in Italy, however, that period is limited. After that, driving on your original licence is no longer regular — with consequences ranging from fines to insurance coverage problems after an accident.
The clock starts at residence registration, not at arrival. That is the detail that makes most people miss the deadline without noticing.
Italy has reciprocity agreements with several countries, but they do not cover every situation. The path depends on when the licence was obtained, your residence status and the category.
Not every translation carries legal weight in Italy. A sworn translation (traduzione giurata or asseverata) only exists when a qualified translator takes legal responsibility for the text and swears it before the competent authority.
In practice: the document I sign enters the Italian system directly, with no need for additional consular validation.
What do you need to get started?
A short description of your goal, the receiving authority, and legible copies of the documents you already have.
Do you work with clients outside Italy?
Yes. Everything is handled remotely, by WhatsApp and email, with hard copies posted when required.
How long does it take?
It depends on volume and on the receiving authority. The deadline is stated in the quote, before any work begins.
A copy of both sides and the date you registered residence in Italy. With that I can tell you which path is yours.