What color background is required for the photo when renewing a driver's license?
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Renewing a driver's license requires a 1-inch photo with a white background. Requirements for the driver's license photo: The photo must be a straight-edged, front-facing, full-color, bareheaded, single-person, half-length ID photo taken within the last 6 months before the applicant applies for the driver's license. The background color should be white, the applicant should not wear uniforms, the image should be clear with rich layers, natural expression, and no obvious distortion. The photo size should be 32mm×22mm (equivalent to 1 inch), with a head width of 14mm-16mm and a head length of 19mm-22mm. Process for renewing a driver's license: The vehicle owner should prepare the required materials, undergo a medical examination, obtain the "Motor Vehicle Driver Physical Condition Certificate" and the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form," and then proceed to the vehicle management office to complete the renewal process.
I remember driving for over 20 years and renewing my driver's license several times. The photo background must be pure white—other colors, especially red or patterned ones, will be rejected outright. Last time I went to the DMV to renew my license, I brought one with a light blue background, but the staff made me retake it on the spot, wasting half a day. Besides the background, the photo must be 2 inches, a bareheaded front-facing shot with no sunglasses and a natural expression. It's best to get it done at a professional photo studio in advance and specify it's for a driver's license. Taking it at home often leads to poor lighting and issues. Before renewing, check the latest requirements on your local traffic management website—different cities may have slight variations, but the white background rule is nationwide. Don't cut corners to save money and end up with trouble.
Last year, I renewed my driver's license on my phone, and the whole process went smoothly, but the photo background must be white with no other colors. At that time, I directly uploaded the photo in the app, and the system automatically checked if the background color complied. I tried several times with a light blue background, but it failed. Later, when I switched to pure white, it passed immediately. The size required is a 2-inch half-body photo, with eyes looking at the camera, and the background should be as simple as possible. A common mistake among friends is choosing a blue or gray background, resulting in the materials being returned and causing delays. I recommend using a mobile photo app with a preset driver's license mode to save a lot of trouble. When taking the photo, ensure the lighting is even and not too dark. Although technology has advanced, the rules can't be changed.
