Detailed Instructions

Take a photo or click on the “Choose File” button to browse for an existing photo. This will launch a dialog box in your browser and allow you to select the location of your jpeg file. Once you have located the photo file, select it by clicking on the “Open” button in the dialog box.

When you’re ready to begin, go to the Get Started page.

Step 1-Take Your Photo

Take Your Photo

Upload Your Photo

Edit Your Photo

Preview Your Photo

Finalize


Remember that this card will act as official identification so your photo must meet the following guidelines:

  • A current, colour, jpeg
  • Centered on a plain light background
  • Head and shoulders only
  • Eyes open and visible
  • No hats or head covering unless used for religious purposes
  • No filters or digitally enhanced images
  • Minium width and height of 425 x 425 pixels

We reserve the right to refuse any photo that does not meet these guidelines.

Detailed examples can be seen here.

STEP 2- Upload Your Photo

Take Your Photo

Upload Your Photo

Edit Your Photo

Preview Your Photo

Finalize

Verify that your name and your ID are correct and then select a photo to upload. Click “Browse” to search your computer for your photo. Once you have selected the file, press the ‘next’ button to upload your photo.

STEP 3- Edit Your Photo

Take Your Photo

Upload Your Photo

Edit Your Photo

Preview Your Photo

Finalize

If you need to, you can use this online tool to crop or resize your photo. After you have finished, you will be able to compare your photo with a sample provided. When you are satisfied with your photo, continue to Step 4. You may also choose to remove the file and start over with a new photo. 

STEP 4- Preview Your Photo

Take Your Photo

Upload Your Photo

Edit Your Photo

Preview Your Photo

Finalize

Preview and compare your photo with the sample photo provided. Click on the radio button that answers the following question:

Does your photo format look like the given example? 

If you selected yes, continue to the next paragraph that explains your acceptance and understanding of submitting your photo using this online tool:

Click on the box that says “Submit Photo”. This will upload your photo to be reviewed and printed onto your new card.

Step 5-Finalize

Take Your Photo

Upload Your Photo

Edit Your Photo

Preview Your Photo

Finalize

If your photo has been uploaded successfully, the confirmation message shown below will appear containing your tracking number:

A confirmation message will display to confirm the successful upload