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What size photo is required for a driver's license renewal?

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StLucy

07/29/25 6:46am

Photo requirements: A 1-inch white background photo is needed. Specific details are as follows: 1. Requirements for motor vehicle driver's license photos: Applicants must provide a straight-edged, front-facing, color, single-person, half-body ID photo taken within the last 6 months before applying for a motor vehicle driver's license. The background must be white, without wearing uniforms. The portrait should be clear, with rich layers, natural expression, and no obvious distortion. 2. Photo dimensions: 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. Note: Three photos of the motor vehicle driver are required for processing the 'Motor Vehicle Driver's License' application.

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EllieFitz

08/12/25 10:09am

I've been driving for almost twenty years and have renewed my driver's license several times, so I'm familiar with the process. To renew the license, you need to bring a one-inch photo with standard dimensions of 25mm×35mm. It must be a color, bareheaded ID photo with a pure white background. The first time I renewed it, I didn’t pay attention to the size and just took a casual life photo, only to be asked to retake it, wasting a trip to the DMV. Besides the photo, you also need to prepare a copy of your ID card, the old driver's license, and a medical examination certificate to avoid multiple trips. The photo size must be accurate because it needs to be entered into the system for identity verification—wrong dimensions may cause the system to fail recognition. I recommend going to a professional photo studio in advance for better lighting and a natural expression, and wearing a dark-colored top to look more presentable. Renewing the license isn’t difficult; just prepare all the materials, and it’ll take about half an hour, saving time and hassle.

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