Must the driver's license photo have a white background?
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The background color of the driver's license photo should be white. Specific requirements: the background color must be white, no red clothing (affects stamping), women should not wear earrings, no photos with draped hair during shooting, men's hair should not be too long, the headshot must be clear with a natural expression. The photo size should be 32mm×22mm, with a head width of 14mm-16mm and a head length of 19mm-22mm. Documents required for applying for a driver's license: 1. The "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form" filled out as per regulations; 2. Medical institutions at or above the county level designated by the provincial health bureau or military; 3. Original and photocopy of the applicant's identity proof; 4. Original and photocopy of the applicant's foreign driver's license (if applicable); 5. Six photos of the driver.
Hey, I specifically researched this issue when I renewed my driver's license last time. Currently, domestic regulations require that the photo on a driver's license must have a pure white background, without any patterns or shadows. You need to wear dark-colored clothes when taking the photo—I wore a gray shirt and almost got rejected because light colors can blend into the background. The size is also specific: 32mm × 22mm, with the head occupying two-thirds of the photo. The lady at the DMV also emphasized that eyebrows and ears must be visible—if your bangs are too long, you’ll be asked to push them back. The most frustrating part is that glasses can’t reflect light either; my friend had to go back twice because of that. But it’s more convenient now, as many DMVs have self-service photo booths where you can get a compliant white-background photo on the spot.
