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Before uploading your photo:

Before beginning the photo upload process, get prepared by taking these two steps:

1.

Watch the video below to make sure your submission isn’t denied!

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Take a photo of your government ID, then yourself. See How to Upload Your Photo below!

How to upload your photo:

  1.  Go to MyPhotoID.uci.edu
  2. Choose Account Login (top left) and log in using your UCInetID.
  3. Choose Upload Your Photo
  4. Submit photo of your government-issued ID. Must show name and photo.
  5. Next, upload the photo for your UCI ID. Your photo must resemble a passport photo. More guidelines and examples are below.
  6. Select “Upload Photo”. You will be taken to the crop page. Make sure your photo follows cropping guidelines and hit “Save Photo”.
  7. Your submission will be reviewed within 48 hours. You will receive an email when your photo is approved/denied.

Photo Guidelines

Your ID photo must resemble a passport photo and meet the following requirements:

  • Background must be plain white with no objects, designs or lines
  • Must be a color digital jpg photo, without filters or any digital alteration. Photocopies or scans are not acceptable
  • Subject must directly face the camera and be centered in photo
  • Head, eyes and shoulders must be level.
  • No shadows over face
  • Photo should be cropped slightly above head and just below the shoulders.
    Only you in photo.
  • Eyes must be visible and looking straight at the camera.
  • Hair must not obscure eyes or any parts of the face. No sunglasses, hats or head coverings. Exceptions are for religious or medical purposes
  • Exaggerated expressions are not acceptable.

Government ID Guidelines

You must submit a valid government‐issued ID as a supporting document.

Supporting documents must include a recent photo of yourself and your full legal name in English. Any of the following pieces of government-issued identification are acceptable:

  • Passport photo page / Passport Card
    Driver License
  • State issued identification card
  • Permanent Resident Card
  • Trusted Traveler Card
  • US Armed Services identification card
  • If you do not possess any of these documents, a recent School Photo ID such as a High School Photo ID as a supporting document is also acceptable.‍

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More Questions? Check out our FAQs page.

If you encounter any issues during this process or have any questions, please email Campus Card Services at cardservices@uci.edu.

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