How many one-inch photos are required for a driver's license renewal?
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Renewing a C1 driver's license requires eight 1-inch photos. According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," the photo size requirement for applying for a motor vehicle driver's license is a 1-inch bareheaded photo of the applicant. In addition to the photos, the following materials are also required for the driver's license application: 1. "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form." 2. "Motor Vehicle Driver's Physical Condition Certificate" issued by a medical institution at or above the county level or the regimental level of the military. 3. The original and a copy of the applicant's valid identity document. Additional information: Below are the photo requirements for applying for a driver's license: 1. Time: The photo must be taken within six months before the applicant applies for the driver's license. 2. Attire: The photo must be a straight-edged, front-facing, bareheaded, color, single-person half-length ID photo without a hat, scarf, uniform, or colored glasses; long-haired individuals should expose both ears, and the head and face should not have any tilting, turning, heavy makeup, or accessories that affect facial feature recognition. 3. Background: The background color should be white, with a clear, well-defined, and natural-looking portrait without obvious distortion. 4. Size: The photo size should be 32mm × 22mm, with a head width of 14mm to 16mm and a head length of 19mm to 22mm.
I just renewed my driver's license last month. Regarding the photo requirements, you generally need to bring two one-inch white-background bareheaded photos, so I prepared an extra one just in case. The photo specifications must be standard size 30×40mm, and you cannot wear hats or sunglasses, otherwise the DMV might reject them. Required materials also include the original and photocopy of your ID card, the original driver's license, and a medical examination form – the medical check just needs simple vision and hearing tests to meet the standards. The whole process was quite smooth: first make an online appointment or go directly to the DMV to queue up and fill out forms, submit the materials, pay a fee of about twenty yuan, and wait about a week for the new license to be mailed home. I recommend getting photos taken at a professional studio – it's more expensive but saves trouble, as self-taken photos often cause issues that delay the process. Don't forget to check the specific requirements on the local official website, as some regions also accept online uploads of digital photos for greater convenience.
The requirements for driver's license renewal photos are usually two one-inch white background headshots. I remember I used these two last time I renewed. The photos must be clear and shadow-free, preferably taken recently to avoid making an extra trip. In addition to the photos, you need to bring your ID card, old driver's license, and medical examination report. The medical check can be done quickly at a hospital or an affiliated point of the vehicle management office to test vision and color recognition, usually requiring correction to 1.0 or above. The process is simple: go to the vehicle management office on a weekday morning when it's not crowded, fill out the application form first, then submit the materials, pay a fee ranging from ten to twenty yuan, and the new license can be picked up or mailed within a few days. A reminder to everyone: you can apply for renewal up to three months before your driver's license expires, don't wait until the last minute to avoid any mishaps. Especially, make sure not to wear light-colored clothes in the photos to prevent rejection.
