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How to Upload Photos

Submitting a photo for your id+ card or mobile id+ card is easy. Follow the instructions below to take or upload your ID photo and submit a picture of your valid United States government-issued ID. Once submitted, an email notification will indicate whether the photo has been approved or if a new submission is required.

Step 1: Open eAccounts Personal Information to get started.

Step 2: Take or upload a photo of yourself. Please see id+ Photo Guidelines.

Step 3: Submit a picture of your valid United States government-issued ID. Valid government-issued photo identifications include:

  • Driver's License (Issued within the U.S. including U.S. Territories)
  • Non-Driver Photo ID (Issued within the U.S. including U.S. Territories)
  • Learners Permit (Issued within the U.S. including U.S. Territories)
  • Passport
  • U.S.Military ID
  • Tribal Card

Step 4: Click SUBMIT & SIGN OUT 

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id+ Photo Guidelines

example of approved id+ photo of an Asian woman with a clear background
example of unapproved id+ photo of an Asian woman that is cropped and with a black and white filter
example of approved id+ photo of man with a clear background
example of unapproved id+ photo of man with his family in the background

DO

  • Make sure your eyes are open
  • Your head and shoulders should face the camera
  • Your background is plain and neutral
  • The photo is in color and without filters

DON'T

  • Do not upload cropped photos
  • Make sure you are not wearing a hat or sunglasses
  • Do not use hand gestures
  • The photo should not include anyone else