Can I use my own photo for the driver's license?
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Currently, you can use your own photo for the driver's license, but it must meet the following requirements: 1. Recent photo: A front-facing, bareheaded, color, single-person half-length small one-inch photo of the driver's license applicant taken within the last 6 months. 2. Size specifications: The driver's license photo must be 3.2cm x 2.2cm, with the head length between 1.9cm and 2.2cm, and the head width between 1.4cm and 1.6cm, on a white background. 3. Photography requirements: No uniforms are allowed in the photo, and the image must be clear and natural. When taking the photo on the designated page, there will be a reminder for users to take the photo in real time, ensuring the driver's upper body is within the camera's portrait frame as much as possible. During the photo cropping process after shooting, try to move or scale the cropping frame to fill the driver's head within the inner cropping frame.
I once went to apply for a driver's license and asked the staff about this issue. Actually, you can use your own photo, but there are strict regulations. The photo must be 33mm×48mm in size, with a white background, the face centered, no hats or glasses, and a natural expression without big smiles or frowns. The first time I used a selfie, but the background was a bit gray, so I was asked to retake it, which almost delayed the process. Later, I learned that this is to prevent forgery and ensure smooth automatic facial recognition by the system. It's recommended to go to a designated photo studio or check the requirements beforehand and keep a few backup photos. Don’t think about using Photoshop to enhance the photo, as it’s easily detected during review. Overall, providing your own photo is feasible, but it must be 100% compliant; otherwise, it’s better to take the photo on-site to save trouble.
I just got my driver's license not long ago and was quite curious about this. At the time, I asked if I could use my own photo, and the answer was yes, but it had to follow the rules. The dimensions must be 33mm × 48mm, with a pure white background, a clear front-facing shot, and no headwear allowed. I used a travel photo that I thought looked nice, but it was rejected because the background had a yellowish tint. The staff explained that this was for identification security to prevent fraud. They suggested checking the standards online before applying for the first time or asking a friend for advice. After struggling through it twice, I learned my lesson: keep a standard photo saved on your phone and use it directly when submitting. This not only saves money but is also faster, avoiding the hassle of queuing for a retake on-site. In short, you can use your own photo, but be meticulous and don’t cut corners.
