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

Examples of unacceptable photos: 

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

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. 

Collection of personal information

The QBCC is committed to keeping your personal data safe. To learn more about how we safeguard your privacy and manage your information securely, please refer to the privacy page on our website.