Indian Driving Licence Photo Size & Guidelines — Sarathi
Official Ministry of Road Transport & Highways Sarathi driving licence photo specifications (35x45mm, max 50KB), white background rules, and online tool.
Official Photo Specifications
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About Indian Driving Licence Photo Requirements
Driving licence services across India are administered under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) through the Sarathi Parivahan portal. When applying for a Learner’s Licence (LL), Permanent Driving Licence (DL), or renewal, applicants are required to upload digital copies of their photograph and signature.
Official Sarathi Parivahan guidelines specify a standard passport-size color photograph measuring 35 mm × 45 mm (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm). The uploaded file must be in JPEG format and the file size must not exceed 50 KB (with a recommended range of 10 KB to 20 KB for smooth portal processing).
The photograph must feature a plain, light (preferably white) background, even lighting, and a clear, frontal view of the applicant’s face with both ears visible where possible.
Common Reasons for Rejection
Official document processing centres and digital verification algorithms frequently reject photographs due to the following non-compliance issues:
- 1
Digital file size exceeds the 50 KB portal upload limit.
- 2
Background is dark, patterned, or outdoors instead of plain white or light.
- 3
Photograph is blurred, low-resolution, or distorted in aspect ratio.
- 4
Applicant is wearing dark sunglasses, caps, or items obstructing the face.
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Photo is cropped too close, cutting off the top of the hair or the chin.
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Poor lighting causing high contrast shadows across facial features.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What photo size is required for Sarathi driving licence applications?
- The standard required photo size on the Sarathi Parivahan portal is 35 mm × 45 mm (3.5 cm × 4.5 cm).
- What is the maximum allowed file size on Sarathi Parivahan?
- The maximum file size for photo and signature uploads on the Sarathi portal is 50 KB in JPEG format (10 KB to 20 KB is optimal).
- What background should I use for a driving licence photo?
- A plain white or light-colored background with uniform lighting is recommended by Sarathi guidelines.
- Do I need to upload both a photo and a signature for my driving licence?
- Yes. Online Sarathi applications require separate uploads for your passport-size photo and your signature. Both files must be in JPEG format under 50 KB.
- Can I use an existing passport photograph for my driving licence?
- Yes, provided the photo is recent (taken within the last six months), adheres to 35 × 45 mm dimensions, has a light/white background, and does not exceed 50 KB in JPEG format.