Do I need to take photos on the day of driver's license registration?
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Photos are required on the same day, and the taken photos will be used as archive photos, for the driver's license photo, the motor vehicle driver's physical condition certificate, and the medical examination form. You can also bring your own photos, which need to be taken in advance at a photo studio and then used. More relevant information is as follows: Documents to bring for driver's license registration: When registering for a motor vehicle driver's license, you only need to bring your ID card. If the ID card is lost, you can bring a temporary ID card. No other documents are acceptable because the ID card contains a photo and can be identified by special equipment to prevent cheating. Validity period of the driver's license exam: The validity period for the motor vehicle driver's license exam is three years. If you complete the driver's license exam within three years, you can obtain the driver's license. The calculation of the time is not based on the registration date but on the date of the subject one exam of the motor vehicle driver's license, extending three years forward. If the validity period expires, the exam will be canceled.
Yes, on-site photo taking is usually required on the registration day. When I accompanied my friend to the driving school for registration, they arranged the photo session right in the lobby. The staff would lead you to a dedicated small room and quickly take an ID photo with a professional camera. The background of the photo is pure white, and you are required to dress formally, without hats or colored glasses, with a natural and confident expression. This photo will be used on the driver's license in the future as a basis for personal identity verification, so it must be freshly taken and unaltered. I noticed that many people tidied up their appearance while waiting in line to avoid last-minute rush. Forgetting to bring your ID or having photo format discrepancies might delay the process for half a day. After all, registration is a compact process—filling out forms, paying fees, and medical check-ups are all completed on the same day. After the photo is taken, the information is entered into the system for verification. It's advisable to check the local driving school's requirements in advance. For instance, some places might require specific sizes of digital or printed photos, but most handle it on the spot to save you from running back and forth. In short, being well-prepared will make the entire process smoother.
