Do I need to bring photos to get my driver's license?
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No need to bring photos. The photo taken when you initially registered for the driver's license test will be used for making the license. Relevant information is as follows: 1. Process after passing Subject 4: After passing the Subject 4 exam, you must undergo at least 30 minutes of traffic safety and civilized driving common sense education, as well as traffic accident case warning education. You will also participate in a license receiving oath ceremony before the vehicle management office issues the driver's license. 2. License receiving time: Some can receive the license immediately after passing the test, while others may experience some delays, typically obtaining it within a week. In areas with lower efficiency, it might take longer, approximately 15 days to get the license.
I remember last summer when I went to the DMV to get my driver's license, the staff there directly asked me if I had brought a one-inch white background photo, as it was needed to be pasted on the personal information page of the new license. I had prepared five photos in advance from a photo studio, so the process went smoothly without any delays. Later, I found out that if you didn't bring any, the DMV had self-service photo booths for temporary use, but it would cost extra, starting from at least twenty yuan, and you might have to wait in a long queue. It's best to prepare the photos before finishing the Subject 4 test, and print a few extra copies just in case, since the driver's license is used for many years. Looking back on that day now, it was scorching hot, but having all the materials ready was such a relief.
After years of driving, when helping friends get their new driver's licenses, I always advise them to bring photos along. The DMV requires personal photos for identity verification, typically one-inch or two-inch white-background headshots—flashy colors won't do. If you forget, there are on-site photo booths, but they charge a premium, and poor lighting might lead to subpar results, affecting your ID's appearance. From experience, I’ve learned it’s most cost-effective to spend ten yuan at a photo studio in advance to print a few spares. This way, the license process goes smoothly, and you even save time for a coffee break. Also, make sure the photos are recent—older ones might prompt a retake request.
