How to Successfully Take a Passport Photo for Newborns

Strict Requirements

The U.S. government has established stringent requirements for passport photos. A passport photo used in official documents such as an passport, ID, or driver's license.

Passport Photos for Babies

However, the passport photo rules for babies are more lenient. When applying for an official document for a baby, toddler, or child under the age of six, there are exceptions to the standard passport photo requirements.

Support

Capturing a good photo of a baby or young child can be challenging. Some assistance is allowed to ensure the child sits upright, although this support should not be visible in the photo. You may place your hand under the child's shirt to provide support.

Exceptions

For a passport photo of a baby or child under six years old, all the regular requirements apply, except for the following:

• Posture: The elements of "eyes on a horizontal line," "tilted head," and "straight shoulders" are not strictly enforced.
• Expression: The elements of a "neutral expression," "direct eye contact," and a "closed mouth" are not obligatory.

Our software accommodates all these exceptions, ensuring that you can create a passport photo that meets the necessary criteria for your baby or young child.