While obtaining a passport, you may use the ID photo code. However, a passport is not the only document you can apply for using your digital code. One of them is a UK driving license. Hence, if you are interested in getting to know more about it, read this article to its end!
What is a digital photo code?
A digital photo code (ID Photo Code) is a unique number you may be given having taken your passport photo. It is valid only if issued by a partner of the IDPC (check the logo on their website or at a studio). It consists of several letters and digits and guarantees that your physical photo will be correctly uploaded to the government IT system.
You may use the code while applying for a UK passport. If you want to save:
- time
- money
- energy,
it might be the right choice to apply for the document online.
How to get a photo code for a UK driving license?
According to the official data on the government website, to apply for or renew the driving license you need:
- an identity document
- addresses where you’ve lived for up to the last 3 years.
You may be asked for auxiliary documents, but it depends on each case.
Your photo will be retrieved from your ID document, such as your passport.
How to get a photo code for a UK driving license?
It is necessary to check before if the code obtained will be valid. Hence, have a look on the website of a photographer or at their studio. There has to be the IDPC logo.
To receive a photo code, you have to go to an IDPC compliant:
- photo booth
- photographer
or take the photo at home using the Smartphone iD app. This is an advantageous opportunity for anyone who values their time and money. Use our online passport photo tool Smartphone iD from the Apple or Google Play Store, or conveniently use our online web app by clicking the ‘Take a Photo’ button Smartphone iD
Learn more:
- UK Photo Code – all you need to know
- How to get a photo code for UK passport?
- Where to find official photographer for photo code?
- Do photo booths issue photo code?
- How to use digital photo code?
- Can you take passport photo with phone and get photo code?
- How much do you pay for passport photo in UK?
- How to get a digital photo id?
- Can you access your passport photo online?
