UK Firearm and Shotgun Certificate Photo Online
35 × 45 mm · white background · Police firearms licensing
£6.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Police firearms licensing on 25 October 2026.
About this photo
For an UK Firearm and Shotgun Certificate photo, the Police firearms licensing sets the print size at 35 x 45 mm. The background must be plain white or light grey or off-white, evenly lit and free of shadows. Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera. 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. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 32 to 36 mm on the print. If you apply online (Police firearms licensing online application), the file must be as a JPEG. We make the UK Firearm and Shotgun Certificate photo to this specification from your own picture and show you the result before you pay.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, for Police firearms licensing 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 |
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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 UK Firearm and Shotgun Certificate photos
What size is a UK Firearm and Shotgun Certificate photo?
UK Firearm and Shotgun 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 UK Firearm and Shotgun 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 UK Firearm and Shotgun 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 UK Firearm and Shotgun 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 UK Firearm and Shotgun 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 Police firearms licensing. 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 Police firearms licensing online application. Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does a UK Firearm and Shotgun Certificate 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: Police firearms licensing
Read the rules on the authority's website: Police firearms licensing (legislation.gov.uk).
Rules last checked against Police firearms licensing on 25 October 2026.
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