When ordering a ID card from us, we consider your digital photo to be the most crucial element. It is essential to note that each state has specific legal requirements for government-issued photos. If your photo does not meet these requirements, your ID card may not be effective. The picture you provide along with your information will be used directly on the ID card itself.

1. Be careful how you dress

There are certain colors that you should not wear when having an identification photo taken.

• Make sure that you do not wear white. Often, the background for the photos is a light color, and not only will your clothing blend in, if you are fair skinned, you will also look like you are very pale and sickly.
• On the other side of the coin, you should not wear black for your photo either, again because it will make lighter skin look pale.
• Try to stick with a soft color, such as blue, green or pink. You can wear black or white if they are not solids, and there are other colors mixed in.
• You should avoid wearing tee shirts with slogans or pictures.
• It doesn’t matter if you are wearing pants, shorts or a skirt, because the photo is only taken from about the chest or neck up.

2. Keep your hair neat

• It is probably best if your hair is done in the style that you most often wear. Of course, you may end up getting your hair cut or styled differently after you get your license, but for the most part, we tend to keep the same hairstyle for many months at a time, especially men.
• Make sure that your hair is neat and tidy, and that there is nothing hanging in your eyes. It is important that your eyes be completely visible in your photo.

3. Don’t wear too much makeup

• Your driver’s license photo is not a glamour portrait, so there really is no need to go all out with the heavy makeup. If a police officer pulls you over and asks to see your license, he or she is not going to be worried about whether or not you had makeup on when the photo was taken.

4. Don’t smile too much

• Whether you are getting a driver’s license photo or a passport photo, you will be asked not to smile. Here is why:
• You can have a bit of a smile on your face so you do not look grumpy, but don’t flash a big, toothy grin. It isn’t necessary, and you will be asked to pose again to have another photo taken.
• It is best to simply wear a friendly expression, the same one you would be wearing if you were pulled over.

5. Wear your glasses

• If you are required to wear glasses when you are driving, then make sure that you are wearing them when you have your identification photo taken.
• Make sure that you do not wear sunglasses. If you have them on, you will be required to remove them before the photo is taken.
• If you wear contact lenses, do not wear lenses that will change the color of your eyes. Your driver’s license will state your eye color, and they need to be the same color in the photo as they are in reality.