Can I use a photo from HIMO for my driver's license?
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Yes, as long as it meets the requirements. Here is some relevant information about driver's licenses: 1. Introduction: The full name of a driver's license is a motor vehicle driving license, which is a certificate required by law for motor vehicle drivers. Driving a motor vehicle requires certain driving skills, and those who lack these skills may cause traffic accidents if they drive recklessly. Generally, people cannot drive on the road without a license. However, for those who have mastered safe driving techniques, the document that permits them to drive on the road is called a 'driver's license.' This indicates that a driver's license is a 'permit.' 2. Examination Content: The test subjects include traffic laws and related knowledge, field driving, and road driving (including safe and civilized driving), totaling three items. Before each subject test, an appointment must be made (special circumstances may be scheduled through the driving test green channel), and the test is taken after the appointment.
Last year when I renewed my driver's license, I used a photo taken at HIMO and had no issues at all! The DMV requires the photo to be a bareheaded, white-background ID photo taken within the last six months, with dark-colored clothing, and both ears and eyebrows clearly visible. The staff proactively helped me choose a dark-colored shirt, adjusted the lighting angle to avoid glare during the shoot, and didn't over-edit the photo. It passed the DMV review in one go. I recommend checking the specific local requirements beforehand—for example, some places might require a photo receipt. Actually, compared to regular photo studios, HIMO is more familiar with the varying standards across different city DMVs.
Absolutely, but pay attention to the details. The driver's license photo size must be 32mm×22mm with a pure white background. Wear a dark-colored collared shirt, and ensure your face occupies two-thirds of the frame. When I renewed my license this year, I used a photo from HIMORE—they used professional lighting to avoid oil shine and reflections, and only adjusted brightness and contrast while preserving facial features. However, remind the studio not to crop the photo, as the DMV requires the entire photo with borders for their own cropping. After taking the photo, have the staff check if your ears and eyebrows are fully visible. The digital copy can also be archived for future license replacements. It's best to bring your ID card when taking the photo for identity verification.
