New driver's license

[JohnRa]

I went to my local BMV here in Ohio to renew my driver's license over the weekend. I had to fill out paperwork with hair color, eye color, etc... you know.. the normal stuff. I wrote Brown for hair.

The lady looks at me and says, "Would you like your hair color listed as bald? That's a choice now."

I thought it was pretty funny!

[chrisphilly123]

I went to my local BMV here in Ohio to renew my driver's license over the weekend. I had to fill out paperwork with hair color, eye color, etc... you know.. the normal stuff. I wrote Brown for hair.

The lady looks at me and says, "Would you like your hair color listed as bald? That's a choice now."

I thought it was pretty funny!

been there, done that in PA a long time ago. soon I have to get 'realID.'  prob be asked same question.

[reddog]

I went for several years with my full head of hair photo after going sly. I always felt an explanation was needed when showing my DL. I was happy when I got a baldie photo upon renewal. Minnesota no longer lists hair color, which makes sense. Hair color can easily change on people.

[JohnRa]

I went to my local BMV here in Ohio to renew my driver's license over the weekend. I had to fill out paperwork with hair color, eye color, etc... you know.. the normal stuff. I wrote Brown for hair.

The lady looks at me and says, "Would you like your hair color listed as bald? That's a choice now."

I thought it was pretty funny!

been there, done that in PA a long time ago. soon I have to get 'realID.'  prob be asked same question.

Yes, mine was for the "realID". I think Ohio is calling it the "Compliant ID" and it can be used for flying or other federal identification purposes.

[JohnRa]

I went for several years with my full head of hair photo after going sly. I always felt an explanation was needed when showing my DL. I was happy when I got a baldie photo upon renewal. Minnesota no longer lists hair color, which makes sense. Hair color can easily change on people.

I was actually wondering about that. It's fairly easy to see "brown" on identification and tell whoever is looking at it that you shave it bald. But what about the opposite? I put "bald" on my license and then stop shaving for some reason? Will they accept it if you tell them you stopped shaving it? Will they interpret bald to mean that the person doesn't have any hair on their head naturally? I'm probably over-thinking it.

[Magoo]

I went for several years with my full head of hair photo after going sly. I always felt an explanation was needed when showing my DL. I was happy when I got a baldie photo upon renewal. Minnesota no longer lists hair color, which makes sense. Hair color can easily change on people.

I was actually wondering about that. It's fairly easy to see "brown" on identification and tell whoever is looking at it that you shave it bald. But what about the opposite? I put "bald" on my license and then stop shaving for some reason? Will they accept it if you tell them you stopped shaving it? Will they interpret bald to mean that the person doesn't have any hair on their head naturally? I'm probably over-thinking it.

What you say makes sense.

[chrisphilly123]

I went for several years with my full head of hair photo after going sly. I always felt an explanation was needed when showing my DL. I was happy when I got a baldie photo upon renewal. Minnesota no longer lists hair color, which makes sense. Hair color can easily change on people.

I was actually wondering about that. It's fairly easy to see "brown" on identification and tell whoever is looking at it that you shave it bald. But what about the opposite? I put "bald" on my license and then stop shaving for some reason? Will they accept it if you tell them you stopped shaving it? Will they interpret bald to mean that the person doesn't have any hair on their head naturally? I'm probably over-thinking it.

the reason your photo IDs are updated on a schedule is to reflect one's CURRENT appearance. put down bald and forget about it.  People change over time and so do their descriptions. And yes, you're way over-thinking it.

[jason_greets]

When I went to apply for my U.S. passport this May, I noticed that there was a "bald" option for hair color. While I'm not truly bald or even balding (my natural hair color is black), I quickly chose that option.

My current driver's license still shows me with hair, but I'm tempted to get a new one with the bald look. I will have to schedule a day off to get a new photo for the new DL.

[chuck63]

I renewed my weapons carry permit online 3 years ago.  I checked off the box that said ?bald? for hair color, but they used my old picture with hair.  I had to renew my driver?s license a couple of months ago.  I had the option to do it online, but decided to stop by in person to get a current photo with my bald head. 

[Thathawkguy001]

Looking forward to my new DL photo with a shiny bald head. However I put my hair color as my facial hair color because bald is for no hair at all on the head including eyebrows 😅

[Semi-Sly]

My drivers license list my hair color is bald

[DoberDaddy]

Our drivers licenses don't have any of that information... LOL

[Bencito]

I think this depends on how you interpret hair colour. I think it usually refers to head hair rather than body hair or beard. Both definitions are good in my opinion. I decided to list Bald as my hair colour because I shave my head daily and intend on keeping it. I think bald is a better identifier than my former hair colour black. That is just my two cents. I look forward to renewing my passport with my bald head as well.

[jason_greets]

I think this depends on how you interpret hair colour. I think it usually refers to head hair rather than body hair or beard. Both definitions are good in my opinion. I decided to list Bald as my hair colour because I shave my head daily and intend on keeping it. I think bald is a better identifier than my former hair colour black. That is just my two cents. I look forward to renewing my passport with my bald head as well.

I agree with your reasoning about listing "Bald" for IDs. I also intend on keeping the bald look and shaving daily. I don't mind if it's a daily chore.

[reddog]

Minnesota eliminated hair color listing on drivers licenses many years ago!