How to apply online for a certified translation of your driver’s license (Shanghai)
Applying for a temporary driver’s permit in Shanghai? You’ll need a certified translation of your driver’s license—and you can even get it online.
Last update: January 28, 2026
A certified translation of your driver’s license is required for applying your temporary driving permit in China. Please send a scanned copy of your foreign driving license to the designated translation agency’s official email address, pay the required fee as instructed (through Alipay), and wait for the certified Chinese translation to be returned to you.
(Source: Official Government Website)
Officially Recommended Translation Agencies:
Shanghai SISU Translation Service Co.
Email: [email protected]
Address: No. 573 Chifeng Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai
Phone: 021-65362032
Shanghai Foreign Affairs Translation Workers Association
Email: [email protected]
Address: Room 1607, No. 1277 Beijing West Road, Jing’an District, Shanghai
Phone: 021-63218568 / 021-63239910
Note: Translations issued by foreign Embassies and Consulates in China, or translations notarized by local notary organizations are also acknowledged.
This method is only applicable for applications processed in Shanghai. If you need assistance getting your license translated, we’re happy to help—just reach out!
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