Why is the photo on the electronic driver's license different from the original?

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EloiseRose
09/08/25 7:01am
It may be because the photo on the electronic driver's license has been updated to the latest one after the license renewal, making it different from the original. Source of driver's license photos: The sources of photos used on driver's licenses vary from place to place. In some places, the photo is taken during the medical examination, while in others, it is provided at the time of application. Sometimes, it is submitted by the applicant themselves after passing the subject four test. Requirements for driver's license photos: When applying for a motor vehicle driver's license or a temporary motor vehicle driver's license, you should submit a straight-edged, front-facing, full-color, bareheaded, half-length ID photo taken within the last six months. The background should be white; no uniforms should be worn; the image should be clear; the layers should be rich; the expression should be natural; there should be no obvious distortion; and the photo should be clearly recognizable.
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