Do I need to take photos for driver's license renewal?

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LoganMarie
07/28/25 11:27pm
Photos are required for driver's license renewal. The materials needed for renewal include two copies of ID card, two 1-inch bareheaded color recent photos, original ID card, original driver's license, and a physical examination certificate from a county-level or above hospital. Renewal methods: The motor vehicle driver shall bring the required materials to the vehicle management office where the driver's license was issued to apply for renewal. The vehicle management office will complete the renewal procedures within one working day after passing the review. Renewal via "Traffic Management 12123" APP. Download the "Traffic Management 12123" APP, select Service Center -- Expiration Renewal Service -- fill in the information in order. The new license is generally delivered by mail. Go to the "Police-Medical-Post" service point of the post office to handle the renewal. It only takes half an hour from registration, physical examination to the production of the new license. At present, only a few cities have opened this service, such as Hangzhou.
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MacLilah
08/12/25 3:49am
I just renewed my driver's license last year, and taking a photo was indeed required. The DMV has a dedicated photo service, so I took it on-site after waiting in line for half an hour. The photo requirements were a white-background, color, bareheaded photo without glasses, with the head occupying two-thirds of the frame. I also brought my ID card and old driver's license, filled out a form at a self-service machine, and the whole process took about forty minutes, which went smoothly. I recommend checking the DMV's working hours in advance to avoid delays due to crowds. Additionally, some big cities have online appointment systems that can save a lot of time. The photo is mandatory for the personal information on the new license, so don't skip this step. Also, prepare a medical examination report—a simple check-up at a small clinic will suffice. The total cost for the renewal, including the photo, was less than 100 yuan.
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