Irish Driving Licence Photo in the US
35 × 45 mm · white background · National Driver Licence Service (NDLS)
$8.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) on 25 October 2026.
About this photo
An Irish Driving Licence photo is not something you normally bring: the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) captures your photograph and signature electronically at the centre when you apply in person, and NDLS online applications reuse the photo on your Public Services Card. Where a print is still asked for, it is the standard 35 by 45 mm colour photo on a plain light background, head 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown, taken within the last six months, no filters or retouching. If your Public Services Card photo is over ten years old you renew the card first, and the MyWelfare renewal can ask for a recent digital photo. That is where our photo helps: we size it, set the background and check the framing before you pay, and it also covers the other documents that still take a print.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Background | white, also accepted: light grey, off-white |
| Head size | 70–80% 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 | The NDLS centre captures your photo and signature electronically when you apply in person; bring your identity documents, not a photo; NDLS online applications use the photo on your Public Services Card; if that photo is over 10 years old, renew the card first; Where a printed photo is still asked for (for example a postal application from abroad), it is the standard 35 x 45 mm colour photo, plain light background, taken within the last 6 months; No filters, retouching or alteration of facial features |
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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 Irish Driving Licence photos
What size is an Irish Driving Licence photo?
Irish Driving Licence photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).
What background does an Irish Driving Licence 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 an Irish Driving Licence 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 Irish 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 Irish 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 National Driver Licence Service (NDLS). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
How much does an Irish 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: National Driver Licence Service (NDLS)
Read the rules on the authority's website: National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) (ndls.ie).
Rules last checked against National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) on 25 October 2026.
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