How to take a photo to renew your driver's license?

Where can you take a photo to renew your driver's license? A guide to driver's license photography

When renewing your driver's license, you need to take a new driver's license photo. You can either have your photo taken at one of Trafikverket’s driving test offices, where photo booths for driver's license photography are available, or submit your own photo that meets the requirements set by the Swedish Transport Agency.

How do you take a new driver's license photo?

You cannot take your driver's license photo just anywhere – it must either be taken at Trafikverket or at home and submitted along with your application.

Things to consider when taking a driver's license photo:

• You can take your photo at Trafikverket or submit an approved photo to the Swedish Transport Agency.
• A valid physical ID document is required when having your photo taken at Trafikverket.
• The photo is used directly in your new driver's license and must meet specific requirements.
• Photography at Trafikverket costs 200 SEK.

How do you renew your driver's license?

When it's time to renew your driver's license, the Swedish Transport Agency will automatically send an application form (grundhandling) to your registered address.

The renewal process consists of three steps:

1. Take a new driver's license photo at Trafikverket’s driving test office or submit your own photo.
2. Pay the renewal fee.
3. Once approved, your new driver's license will be sent to your home address.

Where can you take a photo for a driver's license?

If you choose to take your photo at Trafikverket, you must visit one of their driving test offices. Photography for driver's licenses is usually available on a drop-in basis during weekdays, but opening hours may vary.

Check which offices offer driver's license photography and their opening hours on Trafikverket’s website.

Conclusion

To renew your driver's license, you need to take a new driver's license photo. You can either have your photo taken at Trafikverket’s driving test office or submit your own photo to the Swedish Transport Agency. Make sure to bring a valid ID, check Trafikverket’s photography opening hours, and follow the rules for driver's license photos.