What size and background color are required for driver's license photos?
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Driver's license requires a one-inch photo with a white background. It should be a recent, straight-edged, front-facing, bareheaded, color, single-person half-body ID photo of the applicant captured through digital photography. The full name of a driver's license is a motor vehicle driver's license, also known as a driving license, which is a certificate required by law for motor vehicle drivers. In China, the definition of a driver's license is: A motor vehicle driver's license is a legal document issued by the management department after a person who is legally allowed to learn to drive a motor vehicle has studied, mastered traffic regulations and driving skills, and passed the examination. The examination subjects for a motor vehicle driver's license include three items: traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, and road driving (including safe and civilized driving).
Last month, my cousin specifically researched the photo requirements when renewing his driver's license. The license photo must be a recent one-inch color headshot with a white background taken within the last six months, sized at the standard 32mm×22mm. Hair shouldn't cover the ears or eyebrows, glasses must not reflect light, and wearing dark-colored clothes will make the photo clearer. If you bring your own photo, avoid excessive editing—even removing a prominent mole isn't allowed. Smiling with teeth might not be acceptable; it's recommended to keep lips naturally closed. Avoid high necklines, as the system might reject them. It's best to go to a professional photo studio, as they know the DMV's standard parameters. The background white must be pure—if it's off-white or beige, the photo will be rejected and you'll have to retake it.
