Is a Photo Required to Apply for an Electronic Driver's License?

[MacLiam]

When applying for an electronic driver's license, the applicant is required to submit a personal photo. Use of the electronic driver's license photo: For the first-time application of an electronic driver's license, the 'Traffic Management 12123' APP will automatically retrieve the applicant's previously saved photo as the electronic driver's license photo. After the electronic driver's license is generated, the applicant can voluntarily choose whether to replace the photo. If there is no saved photo, the 'Traffic Management 12123' APP will prompt the applicant to submit an electronic photo by taking a photo with a mobile phone or selecting from an album. After review by the traffic management department of the public security authority, the photo will be used to generate the electronic driver's license. Application method for the electronic driver's license: The electronic driver's license will be issued through the nationally unified 'Traffic Management 12123' APP. Drivers in cities where the APP is promoted and applied can log in to the 'Traffic Management 12123' APP and follow the prompts to apply for an electronic driver's license. It is important to note that the applicant's driver's license must be valid. If the driver's license is detained, suspended, overdue for medical examination, overdue for review, or announced to be discontinued, the applicant will not be able to apply for an electronic driver's license.

[SanDakota]

I just helped a friend apply for an e-driver's license recently, so I'm familiar with the process! A photo is definitely required during the application, and the system will automatically use the archived photo from when you took your driver's license test. If the 12123 app shows 'no ID photo,' you'll need to retake it on-site. The photo requirements include a white background, wearing dark-colored clothes, no jewelry or glasses, and showing your eyebrows and ears. A special reminder: don't use beauty filters for selfies, or the review will definitely fail. When I applied, I found the system photo was too old, so I just took a new one with my phone against a white wall, and it passed the review in five minutes.

[BradleyLynn]

Applying for an electronic driver's license absolutely requires a photo. When I applied last year, the system directly retrieved my driving test photo, but my friend who took the test in a different location failed to retrieve theirs. If manual upload is needed, pay special attention to three things when taking a photo with your phone: ensure sufficient lighting to avoid shadows, avoid shooting from a high angle to prevent distortion, and make sure both shoulders are visible without wearing a uniform. Some people had their casual photos rejected multiple times—actually, the easiest way is to step into a well-lit bathroom and take a photo against a white-tiled wall. If using an old ID photo, make sure the dimensions are no smaller than 32mm×22mm.

[Torres]

To apply for an electronic driver's license, you must prepare a photo. The actual process falls into three scenarios: the most hassle-free option is the system automatically retrieving your archived photo; the second choice is taking a real-time photo within the 12123 app—remember to remove glasses and avoid squinting; the third is uploading a photo from your album, which must be a half-body shot taken within the last six months. Last week, a neighbor got rejected three times for using a decade-old photo. Key points are to avoid glare in the photo and not wear light-colored clothes. Adjust your head position according to the app's prompt frame when taking the photo, otherwise the system may struggle to recognize facial contours.