How to Obtain a Photo for Driver's License Replacement on 12123?
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When replacing your driver's license on the Traffic Management 12123 platform, you can directly upload a photo from your album. However, there are certain requirements for the photo: the background color should be white; no uniforms should be worn; the portrait should be clear, with rich layers, natural expression, and no obvious distortion. The photo size should be 32mm x 22mm, with a head width of 14mm-16mm and a head length of 19mm-22mm. The steps to upload a photo for driver's license replacement on 12123 are: Open the Traffic Management 12123 app, enter your account and password to log in. For first-time users, complete the registration by filling in your mobile number, ID card, and other relevant information, then return to the login page to log in. After entering the homepage, click "More," find the "Submit Driver's License Photo" function under the driver's license services. On the submission page, there will be photo requirements. Follow the instructions to take a photo or upload one from your album, then submit it. For a license renewal upon expiration, you need to submit a recent 1-inch color front-facing photo with a white background and no hat. Since the validity period of a driver's license is relatively long, there may be significant differences between your current appearance and the original photo upon expiration, so the photo used for renewal is generally not the original one. If you are replacing a lost driver's license and do not submit a new photo, and there is little difference between your current appearance and the previous photo, the original photo may be used.
Want to change your driver's license photo via the 12123 app? I'm quite familiar with this process. After downloading and installing the Traffic Management 12123 app, register and log in using your ID number. You'll find driver's license-related services on the homepage. When applying for a replacement, you'll be prompted to upload a photo. It's recommended to prepare an electronic photo in advance—a clear half-body shot with a white background, no larger than 200KB. You can either take a compliant photo on the spot with your phone or select one from your album to upload. The system will review if it meets the standards, usually taking a few minutes to approve. If it doesn't meet requirements, the app will prompt you to re-upload. Once the photo is approved, proceed to fill in the necessary information and make an online payment of a few yuan for the processing fee. Remember, the photo should be natural and upright, without exaggerated expressions, otherwise it might get rejected and delay the replacement. The whole process can be done at home without needing to visit the DMV.
I just renewed my driver's license last year, and the photo was handled through the 12123 APP. In the APP, open the driver's license services and select the replacement/renewal option. For uploading the photo, first ensure the app has camera permission to take a photo directly or use a saved image. The photo requirements are simple: a recent, bareheaded, white-background photo without glasses or showing teeth when smiling, approximately 34×24 mm in size, and not exceeding 500KB. The system automatically crops and processes the photo during upload—no manual adjustment needed, just a couple of taps. After approval, follow the instructions to fill in the address, and the new license will be mailed directly to your home. The entire process is done online, convenient and hassle-free, avoiding the trouble of waiting in line. If the photo upload fails, try a few more times. If the lighting or background is too dark, turn on the lights to ensure clarity. Also, remember to update the APP version and maintain a stable internet connection to avoid getting stuck in the review process and delaying progress. After renewal, the new photo will be directly used for subsequent traffic management-related matters, ensuring consistency and reducing unnecessary corrections.
