Can I drive in Germany with my domestic driver's license and an international driver's license certification ?

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Which car rental company? Hertz is simpler, just an A4 paper is enough.

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I had it notarized and authenticated by the embassy, but my friend was stopped by the police in Munich and only provided the translated document and driver's license.

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It is best to have a driver's license German translation notarized and authenticated by the German embassy.

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