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Proof of Age Card Photo - Size & Requirements

Proof of Age Card Photo - Size & Requirements
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Size

Width: 35 mm

Height: 45 mm

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Yes

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Head height: 37 mm

Top of the Photo to Top of the Hair: 3 mm

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White

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600 dpi

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Proof of age card photo guidelines

Many Australians wait for the identity document which calls a Proof of age card or Victoria proof of age card. It requires them when they turn 18, to prove their identity and purchase alcohol in venues and retail stores. 

We prepared a guide for you regarding Proof of age card photo so if you just turned 18 and you are an Australian you should read this!

Proof of age card photo size and requirements

Regarding photos of Victoria proof of age cards, you must be sure to know some of the requirements. In contrast to other identity documents, this one has some different rules. 

We will show what is most important to know while taking a photo to Proof of age card. 

Proof of age card photo dimensions

The size for Australian adult proof of age must be 35mm wide and 45mm long in size and must not be more than 6 months old be passport quality (automatic machine photographs such as those taken from a photo booth, are not acceptable) be printed on high-quality paper, at a resolution of 600dpi or higher not be digitally altered or manipulated, for example, photo editing to remove spots. 

Other important specifications regarding photos to Proof of age card:

  • Glasses or sunglasses must be removed from the photograph, even if they are normally worn.
  • The head must be between 70 to 80 % of the photograph from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
  • No retouching of any kind (including removal of background, moles, wrinkles or scars)
  • Clear, focused image with no marks or 'red eye'
  • Plain white or light grey background that contrasts with your face
  • Uniform lighting (no shadows or reflections), with appropriate brightness and contrast to show natural skin tone
  • Face centred and looking at the camera straight on; not tilted in any direction
  • Hair off your face, so that the edges of your face are visible
  • Eyes open, mouth closed
  • Neutral expression (not smiling, laughing or frowning)

Australian Proof of age card Photo Tool

You cannot use any photo booth automatic machines to take a photo to your Proof of age card but you can try taking it by yourself!

Briefly, it is explained how:

  1. Take a picture - find light-coloured or white background and start taking several photos with a camera or smartphone
  2. Resize your photo - crop your photo to the correct size for your Proof of age ID card
  3. Download and print - download photo or receive via email and print it at any photo stores!

Following these 3 steps about how to take a photo to Proof of age card will help you speed up the process of application. Try it and save time and money!

The most common mistakes while taking photos to Proof of age card

If you thought this is the end of our guidelines, you were wrong. Even if the process might seem easy for you, it is good to know the most common mistakes while taking photos to documents, to know what to avoid:

  • the head is in the wrong position - your head must be in the middle of the frame, straight, not tilt on any side
  • an improper facial expression - appreciate facial expression for the documents is a neutral one, without smiling, showing teeth or wiggle eyebrows
  • shadows - no patterns or shadows should appear in the background or on the posing person face
  • wearing eyeglasses - for the proof of age card is required to take off the glasses
  • wearing prohibited clothing
  • poor quality - depending on the light and your phone camera, the quality might be worse, pay attention to make a photo in daylight and a bright room
  • an unacceptable background - the background has to be clear and in a light colour
  • submitting an edited or retouched photo - you cannot remove any moles, scars, wrinkles. Editing is forbidden, use for that professional services like Passport Photo Online
  • incorrect photo size - pay attention to the size, too big or small might not fit the document

Sources:
https://service.vic.gov.au/find-services/personal/apply-for-a-proof-of-age-card
https://www.vic.gov.au/proof-of-age-card

How to prepare yourself?

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Distance from the camera

Take the photo from a distance of about 20 inches from your face. Ideally, the photo should be taken by another person.

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Face in front of the camera

Place your face in front of the lens and keep a neutral expression on your face. Hold the camera at face height.

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Even lighting

Just stand facing a light source such as an exposed window. Don't worry about the background.

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FAQ

You can apply for a Victorian Proof of Age card if you are over 17 years and 11 months old, however, you must wait until you are 18 to use it. The way is to pick up proof of age card application form from an approved photo point or ask for the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation to mail you a proof of age card application form.

The fee for Australian is $10 for the proof of age card application. The replacement costs $25 in case you lost or damaged your card.

To get and use the proof of age card as an Australian citizen you need turn 18 years old but you can apply when you're 17 and 11 months.

If you lost or damaged your proof of age card or need to update the details on it within 3 months of issue, then you'll need to contact the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation to pay for a new one.

The proof of age card can be used to prove identity and purchase alcohol in venues and retail stores.

Any ID documents like photo driving licence, a passport, a proof of age card, such as the PASS card from the national Proof of Age Standards Scheme.

The size for Australian adult proof of age must be 35mm wide by 45mm long in size and must not be more than 6 months old in passport quality (automatic machine photographs such as those taken from a photo booth, are not acceptable).

Editing or retouching photos to proof of age cards as well as passport is forbidden. You cannot remove any scars, marks, red-eyes, wrinkles, etc. Use professional services instead or take a new photo.

The Victorian Proof of Age card is an alternative for photo identification, recognised throughout Australia and used to show proof of age for people over 18 years when buying liquor.

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