Can the photo on a driver's license be replaced?
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The photo on a driver's license can be replaced, but it cannot be done privately. You can apply for a driver's license replacement service at the local vehicle management office. At that time, you will need to fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" and pay the processing fee, after which you can receive a new driver's license on the spot. Privately replacing the photo on an issued and used driver's license constitutes forgery or alteration of the driver's license. According to relevant regulations, driving with a forged or altered motor vehicle driver's license will result in confiscation by the traffic management department, a 12-point deduction, and a fine. In severe cases, the motor vehicle may be impounded, and the offender may face up to 15 days of detention and a fine. If the act constitutes a crime, criminal liability will also be pursued according to the law. Materials required for driver's license replacement: the original and a copy of your valid ID card, a medical examination certificate issued by a county-level or above hospital, and two recent 1-inch color photos with a white background and no hat. Please note that the new photo must be a recent (within the last six months), color, front-facing photo with a white background, without a hat, and you must not wear white clothes or uniforms. The photo must be clear and recognizable, without excessive retouching.
