Alberta Driver's Licence and ID Card Photo in the US

50 × 70 mm · white background · Government of Alberta

$8.99 digital file

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Rules last checked against Government of Alberta on 25 October 2026.

About this photo

An Alberta Driver's Licence and ID Card photo for the Government of Alberta is 50 by 70 mm when printed. Use a plain white background with nothing behind you and no shadow on the wall. Frame it so the head takes 49 to 56 mm of the 70 mm height. Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera. The Government of Alberta takes your photo at the counter when you apply, so a photo of your own is usually not needed for this document. This one is still a paper process, which means printed photos and no online upload. We crop your picture to the Alberta Driver's Licence and ID Card format, set the background and check the head size before you pay.

Photo requirements

Alberta Driver's Licence and ID Card photo requirements
Photo size	50 × 70 mm
Background	white
Head size	70–80% of the photo height (49–56 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	The registry agent captures the photo; a new one is taken when the photo on file is four or more years old; Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background — Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing — No smiling with teeth showing

Illustration of a rejected photo: light reflects off the glasses and hides the eyes — No glare on glasses

Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background — No shadows on the face or background

Illustration of a rejected photo: the head is tilted to one side — Do not tilt your head

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 Alberta Driver's Licence and ID Card photos

What size is an Alberta Driver's Licence and ID Card photo?

Alberta Driver's Licence and ID Card photos are 50 × 70 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height (49–56 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does an Alberta Driver's Licence and ID Card photo need?

A plain white background, 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 an Alberta Driver's Licence and ID 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 an Alberta Driver's Licence and ID 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 an Alberta Driver's Licence and ID 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 Government of Alberta. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does an Alberta Driver's Licence and ID Card photo cost in the US?

$8.99 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: Government of Alberta

Read the rules on the authority's website: Government of Alberta (alberta.ca).