# 🇦🇺Australia Driver's License Photo

Country: Australia

Document: Driver's License

Page language: en

Page: [🇦🇺Australia Driver's License Photo](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/au/driving/)

Requirements last verified: 2026-06-13

Applies to: Understanding the licence photo standard and preparing before your photo is taken at the service centre.

Does not apply to: Supplying your own photo. The photo is captured at the service centre when you apply or renew in person; outside photos are not accepted.

The issuing office takes the photo in person. Applicants cannot supply their own photo for this document.

## Photo specifications

These are document-specific values from the page data. Printed and digital requirements may apply to different application routes; consult the guide and sources below.

| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Photo dimensions | 35 × 45 mm |
| Digital pixel dimensions | 413 × 531 px (see guide/source for applicability and minimum vs exact sizing) |
| Photo age | Taken within 6 months |

## Appearance and composition

- Background: Plain light grey background without patterns, shadows, or objects
- Head size: Head height 70-80% of photo (approximately 31-36mm)
- Expression: Neutral expression with mouth closed, no smiling
- Glasses: Not permitted.
- Even lighting; no harsh shadows.
- Filters, beauty modes and retouching are forbidden.
- Color photo.
- Head coverings are permitted for religious reasons; check the source for conditions.
- Uniforms are restricted; check the source for exceptions.
- No earphones or wireless devices.

## What to expect at your appointment

Understanding the licence photo standard and preparing before your photo is taken at the service centre.

[Read the official requirements](https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/driver-and-rider-licences/proof-of-identity/taking-your-photo/photo-requirements)

## How to prepare

Sort these before your appointment and the photo passes first time.

-   Wearing glasses — All glasses and sunglasses must be removed, even prescription glasses you wear to drive
-   Smiling or wrong expression — Must have neutral expression with mouth closed, no teeth showing
-   Face obscured by hair — Hair must not cover your face, especially eyes and eyebrows
-   Wrong background — Background must be plain light grey without patterns, shadows, or dark colours
-   Head not centred — Face must be straight-on looking directly at camera, not tilted or turned
-   Wearing non-religious headwear — Only religious or cultural head coverings are permitted

## Common rejection reasons

- Wearing glasses — All glasses and sunglasses must be removed, even prescription glasses you wear to drive

- Smiling or wrong expression — Must have neutral expression with mouth closed, no teeth showing

- Face obscured by hair — Hair must not cover your face, especially eyes and eyebrows

- Wrong background — Background must be plain light grey without patterns, shadows, or dark colours

- Head not centred — Face must be straight-on looking directly at camera, not tilted or turned

- Wearing non-religious headwear — Only religious or cultural head coverings are permitted

## Source for the document requirements

[Source linked by the document page](https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/driver-and-rider-licences/proof-of-identity/taking-your-photo/photo-requirements)

The complete guide below includes additional sources and application-specific qualifications when available.