Top 7 Tips For an Excellent Driver's License Photo
- Be careful how you dress. There are certain colors that you should not wear when having an identification photo taken.
- Use eye drops. Get suitable over-the counter eyedrops at a local drugstore.
- Keep your hair neat.
- Don't wear too much makeup.
- Don't smile too much.
- Wear your glasses.
- Be on time.
Herein, is it bad to send a picture of your license?
Documents could expose key personal data to criminals
Drivers have been urged not to share images of their personal or vehicle paperwork by the government agency responsible for licencing. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has warned drivers amid concerns that they could be exposing themselves to fraud. Additionally, what can someone do with a picture of your driver's license?
The best anyone can do if they have your data from the strip on your license is create a fake ID to get into bars & such. If they have a picture of your ID, I imagine they might be able to scam an individual without giving away their own identity, but that's the stuff of detective shows.
Can I bring my own photo to DMV?
In addition to allowing you to take more than one photo -- for that extra fee -- you can also present a photo taken somewhere else to the DMV for placement on your license. The photo would have to meet the guidelines for a California driver's license.
Can you smile in ID pictures?
Don't smile too much
Whether you are getting a driver's license photo or a passport photo, you will be asked not to smile. You can have a bit of a smile on your face so you do not look grumpy, but don't flash a big, toothy grin. It isn't necessary, and you will be asked to pose again to have another photo taken.