The photo on a British driver's license must be renewed every 10 years, and failing to do so can result in a fine. However, not everyone knows this applies if the appearance changes much earlier than the replacement date. For example, suppose a person undergoes surgery, loses weight, or gets older. In that case, his photo may no longer correspond to reality, creating problems when checking documents. So, if your reflection in the mirror is already very different from the picture on your driver's license, it is better to update it in advance than risk it.
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Karl Hennings
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How often do I need to renew my UK driving license photo?
How often do I need to renew my UK driving license photo?
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I think 10 years is a logical amount of time, because looks can change quite a bit in that time. Although for some people, five years is enough to look different. For example, if someone decides to radically change their style or has had serious cosmetic procedures, an old photo on their driver's license may raise questions. A friend of mine had a case: he was stopped by the police, they looked at the photo in his license and doubted whether it was him. So it is better not to wait for problems, but to change the photo in time.
One day, I remembered that my driver's license was about to expire, so I checked the photo requirements. It turned out that the DVLA can refuse to renew if the photo doesn't meet the standards: the background, head size, facial expression - everything has to be perfect. I decided not to go through the hassle of taking the photo myself and tried the https://photogov.net/documents/gb-driving-photo/ service. I uploaded a picture, and the system automatically adjusted it to the required parameters, removed the background, and checked the quality. You can conveniently do everything online without running around to photo studios.