Indian Driving Licence Photo in the US
35 × 45 mm · white background · Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Sarathi, state transport departments)
$8.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Sarathi, state transport departments) on 12 October 2026.
About this photo
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Sarathi, state transport departments) asks for an Indian Driving Licence photo of 35 by 45 mm. Your head should fill 70 to 80 percent of the frame height. Home photos are accepted when they follow the rules, so a well-lit phone picture taken by someone else works. If you apply online (sarathi.parivahan.gov.in), the file must be as a JPEG, no larger than 50 KB. Passport size photograph. Behind you: plain white, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. Upload your picture and we size it for the Indian Driving Licence, replace the background and verify the proportions before checkout.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, up to 49 KB, for sarathi.parivahan.gov.in |
| Background | white |
| Head size | 70–80% of the photo height |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Allowed |
| 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 | Passport size photograph; Some states capture the photo and biometrics at the RTO |
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 Indian Driving Licence photos
What size is an Indian Driving Licence photo?
Indian Driving Licence photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height.
What background does an Indian Driving Licence 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 Indian Driving Licence photo?
Glasses are allowed if your eyes are clearly visible with no glare or tinted lenses.
Can I smile in an Indian Driving Licence 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 Indian Driving Licence 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 Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Sarathi, state transport departments). 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, up to 49 KB, for sarathi.parivahan.gov.in. Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does an Indian Driving Licence 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: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Sarathi, state transport departments)
Read the rules on the authority's website: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Sarathi, state transport departments) (parivahan.gov.in).
Rules last checked against Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Sarathi, state transport departments) on 12 October 2026.
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