Liberian National ID Card Photo Requirements
Learn what the National Identification Registry publishes about photos for the Liberian National ID card[1][2].
Official Size and Dimensions
The Registry's procedure and application form do not specify an applicant-photo size or head-height measurement[1][2]. A 35 by 45 millimeter crop (about 1.38 by 1.77 inches) is a common practical size only, not an official or standard Registry size.
Because the official requirements do not list a specific measurement for this card, you should always confirm the exact expectations with the issuing office or organisation before you submit any materials[1][2]. You can use the tool on this page to adjust your image to these common dimensions if you need a practice layout for your personal files.
How the Registry Captures Your Photo
The Registry's procedure describes an interview followed by enrollment with an NIR operator, and does not say applicants must bring a photo[1]. Its application form does not specify a portrait photo[2]. The sources do not explicitly say when or how the Registry captures a portrait.
The official procedure does not instruct applicants to bring a physical photo[1][2]. Check with the Registry if you are unsure what to bring.
Background and Technical Specifications
Official guidelines from the Registry lack specific instructions regarding backdrop colors or studio lighting setups for applicant-provided pictures[1][2]. The Registry describes enrollment into its biometric system but publishes no applicant-photo size or background requirements[1][2]. Because of this lack of official specifications, you will not find mandated color tones listed in the official rules[1][2].
If you are taking a practice picture at home to prepare for what to wear or how to pose, try to stand against a plain, light background with even lighting on your face so you can see your features clearly without harsh shadows.
Glasses, Headwear, and Facial Rules
When preparing for your ID card session, you might wonder about personal items like eyeglasses or head coverings[1][2]. Glasses are unspecified in the official documentation provided by the Registry[1][2]. Headwear is also unspecified in the official procedures for the National Identification Registry[1][2].
Because the official rules do not give strict directions on these items, it is best to keep your face fully visible and free of obstructions during your enrollment appointment[1][2]. You can also practice your posture and head position at home before you meet with the NIR operator.
Rules for Children and Infants
The Registry's published documents do not give separate infant photo rules[1][2]. The procedure describes an interview and enrollment with an NIR operator, but does not state that children must attend or specify how their biometrics are captured[1].
If you want to practice framing a picture of a child at home to see how they fit into a frame, you can use the tool on this page to check the 35 by 45 millimeter crop[1][2].
Preparing a Copy for Other Uses
The Registry's published documents do not say that you need to submit a photo[1][2]. If you want a personal copy, you can print a photo for your own records; 35 by 45 millimeters is only a common practical crop size.
The tool on this page helps you format your image correctly onto a standard print sheet so you can cut it out easily. Always check with the National Identification Registry if you have questions about whether you need to bring anything to your interview[1][2].