You are required to submit one 2″ x 2″ color photo with your passport application. The photo must be taken within the last 6 months and have a clear image of your face and taken in front of a white background. Selfies or photos with filters or retouching are not allowed. For more information on photo requirements view U.S. Passport Photos (state.gov).
Our certified passport agents can take and print your passport photos for you. The passport photo fee is $16.00 plus tax ($17.60 total) and includes two copies of your photo.
Photo Tips
- Head coverings are not allowed except for medical or religious purposes (an affidavit will be required in these instances).
- Eyeglasses may not be worn.
- Uniforms (business or government) and camouflage clothing are not permitted.
- The photo background is white, so we advise not wearing a white shirt.
- Headphones or wireless hands-free devices are not permitted.
- Jewelry and facial piercings are permitted as long as they do not hide your face.
- Permanent tattoos are acceptable.
- Smile! Yes, you may smile modestly in your passport photo.
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