Lots of places do exactly this. In fact the last time I applied for a passport, it was completely paperless, no paper forms to enter, no stapled-on photos to sc

Lots of places do exactly this. In fact the last time I applied for a passport, it was completely paperless, no paper forms to enter, no stapled-on photos to scan. It's hard to believe this would not be cheaper, in 2018. Visa applications too -- sometimes there's one kiosk-like machine which wants your fingerprints as well.