# US Citizenship Certificate Photo Maker, 2x2 inch

Country: United States

Document: Certificate of Citizenship

Page language: en

Page: [US Citizenship Certificate Photo Maker, 2x2 inch](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/us/citizenshipCertificate/)

Requirements last verified: 2025-01-15

## 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 | 2 × 2 in |
| Photo paper | Glossy or matte |
| Digital pixel dimensions | 600 × 600 px (see guide/source for applicability and minimum vs exact sizing) |
| Digital file format | JPEG |
| Maximum digital file size | 240 KB |
| Photo age | Taken within 6 months |

## Appearance and composition

- Background: Plain white background
- Head size: 1 inch to 1 3/8 inches from chin to crown
- 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.

## Common rejection reasons

- IMPORTANT — Under USCIS policy PA-2025-29 (effective Dec 12, 2025), self-submitted photos are no longer accepted for most benefit requests including Form N-600. Your photo will be captured at the Application Support Center (ASC) biometric services appointment. Check the current Form N-600 instructions at uscis.gov/n-600 before mailing any printed photos.

- Wearing glasses at the ASC appointment — remove all eyeglasses before your photo is taken

## Source for the document requirements

[Source linked by the document page](https://www.uscis.gov/n-600)

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

## Create a photo with One Dollar Passport Photo

The service sizes, crops and checks a photo for the selected document. Its output settings are service choices, not additional government requirements.

- Digital photo download: $1 USD.
- Print-ready sheet download: $5 USD. Printing is separate.
- Optional human expert review: +$4.99 USD.

[Open the photo tool](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/us/citizenshipCertificate/)