Is a yellow-haired driver's license photo acceptable?

[RubyLee]

Yes, it is acceptable. Requirements for driver's license photos: 1. Photo specifications: 3.2cm2.2cm, with the top width of the head: 1.4cm1.6cm, and the length of the head: 1.9cm*2.2cm. 2. Background of the photo: Must be white, a front-facing bareheaded photo, and a half-body shot. 3. Do not wear off-white clothing or uniforms; the portrait must be clear, with a natural expression and no obvious distortion. 4. The photo must be taken within 6 months prior to the driver's license application. 5. No hats, scarves, earrings, eccentric or overly revealing clothing (e.g., no bare shoulders), distinctive fashion gestures, or tinted glasses are allowed. Facial features must not be obscured.

[JuliannaDella]

As someone who's been through it, I also worried about hair dye when renewing my driver's license last time. Actually, the DMV is more lenient about hair color than you'd think - the key is whether the photo meets ID photo standards. I've seen people with purple hair get it approved, as long as the hair doesn't cover ears/eyebrows, cause glare, or alter facial features. However, yellow shades depend on intensity - natural tones like ash blonde are usually fine, but neon or bright yellow might require retakes. I'd recommend using temporary dark spray to cover it or simply tying your hair up before the photo. After all, driver's licenses last six years - no need for hair color hassles. Back then, I just played it safe and dyed mine black to avoid complications.

[LoganLynn]

After dealing with the vehicle management office a few times, I found that their core requirement is that the photo must clearly show facial features. Last time when I accompanied a friend to apply for a license, the counter staff explicitly stated that they reject extreme hairstyles like 'shamate' and exaggerated highlights, while ordinary yellow tones are not checked at all. The key points are: no colored contact lenses or heavy makeup, hair must not cover eyebrows or ears, and lighting should be even to avoid uneven facial exposure. Remember to wear dark-colored tops, as light-colored clothes may overexpose. If you're unsure, just go to the on-site self-service photo booth. The system checks compliance in real-time, and if it fails, you can retake immediately without extra charges—much more convenient than a photo studio.

[Savannah]

A veteran driver who just renewed the license shares: The key is the shade of yellow. Regular chestnut brown is totally fine—my ID photo passed with honey tea brown hair. But avoid light blonde/platinum shades close to white, as the system might mistake them for elderly white hair. Three photo tips: High ponytail looks energetic, expose ears and forehead without obstruction; wear a V-neck dark top to elongate the neck; avoid shooting by the window as overhead light distorts hair color. Use Alipay’s "ID Photo Check" feature for pre-screening to save a trip to the DMV.

[DelBriella]

After studying the 'Motor Vehicle Driver's License Certificate' standards, the clauses only require the photo to be authentic and clear. In actual reviews, dyed hair is mainly assessed based on two points: whether it affects facial recognition algorithm matching, and whether it could be considered intentional disguise. Fluorescent yellow easily triggers manual review, causing delays. It's recommended to choose a natural yellow with a matte texture and avoid glitter highlights. Interestingly, someone in my car club passed with glued-on rhinestones, but a blue-haired girl was asked to remove her makeup and retake the photo—showing that DMVs are more sensitive to cool tones. The safest approach is to bring a bottle of black spray as a backup, ready to make immediate changes if rejected on-site.