Norwegian Driver's License Photo

Updating the Face on Your Norwegian Driving Licence

For a Norwegian driving licence, the photograph is part of the licensing record held by Statens vegvesen. It helps connect the card’s driving entitlements with the person using it in Norway. The road authority takes a new portrait at a Driver and Vehicle Licensing Office when one is needed. Its renewal guidance specifically directs drivers to an office for a new photograph after fifteen years or following a name change.

That makes checking the reason for renewal a useful first step. Replacing a card, renewing an expiring entitlement and updating an old image are not necessarily identical transactions. The official application form explains that an office photograph is taken unless an acceptable image is already available. Check your own case before assuming that a saved digital photograph or spare passport prints will replace the office visit. Medical evidence and other licensing requirements concern eligibility to drive, separately from the portrait.

Use the time before the appointment to review the photo requirements and gather the identity documents requested by the road authority. Clear framing and a natural facial expression help create a useful record, while a current recognisable likeness matters more than a polished appearance. Our photo preparation guide explains the common portrait issues without duplicating the specification below. If your appearance has changed substantially, raise this when arranging the service rather than relying on an old image simply because you still recognise it.