Photo-ID requirements

Similar to passports and driver's licences, the QBCC requires a clear image to issue a photo ID. The easiest way is to get your photo taken by a professional passport photo provider, such as Australia Post. 

Photo size and quality requirements:  

• two identical, good quality colour prints 
• be less than six months old 
• photos must be 35mm to 40mm wide and 45mm to 50mm high. The size of the face from chin to crown can be up to a maximum of 36mm, with a minimum of 32mm. 

Subject: 

• eyes are open and clearly visible 
• face is centred and looking directly at the camera with no side profiles
• facial expression is neutral (not smiling, laughing or frowning)
• hair is off the edges of your face 
• no glasses, hats or objects obstructing view of the face (from your chin to your forehead and on either side) 
• if applicable - head coverings should be plain and still allow the edges of your face to be clearly visible. 

Other factors that make a photo acceptable are: 

• even lighting on your face 
• background is plain white or light grey 
• Do not overexpose the image, features be clear and distinguishable at a glance
• final image must be true likeness of the subject 
• no retouching or filters of photos permitted

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Certifying your photos 

Photos must be certified by a qualified witness - a Lawyer, Justice of Peace, Commissioner of Declarations, Notary Public or QBCC staff member - and will only be valid for 10 years once received by the QBCC.