Driver CPC Card Photo in the UK
35 × 45 mm · white background · Road Safety Authority
£6.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Road Safety Authority on 25 October 2026.
About this photo
For a Driver CPC Card photo, the Road Safety Authority sets the print size at 35 x 45 mm. Applications are made with printed photos, so you need a physical copy rather than an upload. Head height from chin to crown is 32 to 36 mm. You can take it at home on a phone: have someone stand a couple of metres away at eye level rather than holding the phone yourself. Behind you: plain white or light grey or off-white, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. Enclose a recent passport-sized photo meeting Passport Office guidelines, name signed on the back, posted to the RSA in Ballina. Send us any clear picture and you get a Driver CPC Card photo at these measurements, background included, checked before checkout.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| 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 | Taken within the last 6 months; Enclose a recent passport-sized photo meeting Passport Office guidelines, name signed on the back, posted to the RSA in Ballina; Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera |
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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 Driver CPC Card photos
What size is a Driver CPC Card photo?
Driver CPC Card 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 Driver CPC Card 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 Driver CPC Card 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 Driver CPC Card 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 Driver CPC Card 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 Road Safety Authority. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
How much does a Driver CPC Card photo cost in the UK?
£6.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.
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: Road Safety Authority
Read the rules on the authority's website: Road Safety Authority (rsa.ie).
Rules last checked against Road Safety Authority on 25 October 2026.
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