Voter Authority Certificate Photo in Ireland
35 × 45 mm · white background · Electoral Registration Office
€7.99 digital file · prints in Dublin
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Electoral Registration Office on 25 October 2026.
About this photo
The Voter Authority Certificate photo accepted by the Electoral Registration Office is a 35 by 45 mm portrait. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 32 to 36 mm on the print. The upload for Electoral Registration Office online application needs to be as a JPEG. Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera. A white or light grey or off-white background is accepted, as long as it is uniform and without pattern. A photo taken at home with a phone is fine provided it meets these rules; ask someone else to take it at eye level. The Voter Authority Certificate photo comes back sized, with a clean background and a head-size check, before you are asked to pay.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, for Electoral Registration Office online application |
| Background | white, also accepted: light grey, off-white |
| Head size | 71–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Allowed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes. |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible. |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Other rules | Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera |
Do
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How it works
1. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
3. Download and use it
Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Questions about Voter Authority Certificate photos
What size is a Voter Authority Certificate photo?
Voter Authority Certificate photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 71–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).
What background does a Voter Authority Certificate photo need?
A plain white background (light grey, off-white is also accepted), with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.
Can I wear glasses in a Voter Authority Certificate photo?
Yes. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
Can I smile in a Voter Authority Certificate photo?
No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.
Can I wear a head covering?
Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Can I take a Voter Authority Certificate photo at home?
Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by Electoral Registration Office. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
What file does the online application need?
A digital photo file: JPEG, for Electoral Registration Office online application. Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does a Voter Authority Certificate photo cost in Ireland?
€7.99 for the digital file, paid once. Prints with pharmacy pickup or delivery in Dublin are also available at selected times.
What if something is wrong with my photo?
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Official source: Electoral Registration Office
Read the rules on the authority's website: Electoral Registration Office (gov.uk).
Rules last checked against Electoral Registration Office on 25 October 2026.
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