Driving Licence
UK Driving Licence photo
35 × 45 mmPlain light greyHead 65%–76%
- Printed size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Digital file
- 413 × 531 px at 300 dpi
- Head height (chin to crown)
- 65%–76% of photo height
- Background
- Plain light grey
- Plain cream or light grey background (DVLA)
General rules
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible
- Face the camera directly — no tilt or turned head
- No glasses (unless medically required, where the document allows it)
- No hats; religious or medical head coverings are allowed if the face is fully visible
- Even lighting — no shadows on the face or background
- Taken recently (UK: within the last month)