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Using SubmitMyPhoto

Welcome! Online photo submission is available to regional locations that do not currently have an ID Center, so that eligible university affiliates can obtain an ID card on their campus.

Programs in Rockford, Peoria, the Quad Cities, and at UIC Law have established liaisons who can enable you to submit a photo online and get your ID.

You must have pre-approval from your unit or college's appropriate sponsor office to use this service. Follow the instructions to submit a photo that's acceptable. If your photo is approved, your ID will be provided to your designated office for pickup.


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  • Examples of rejected photos

    1. Review the examples of bad and good photos

    Bad photos like these are rejected

    Your i-card is an official identification that features only your hair, face, and shoulderline. Here are a few examples of rejected photos with the reason(s) for rejection listed below each one.

    A person from the top of the head down to the waist, sitting in a cluttered bedroom.
    • Not on a plain, light-colored background
    • Too zoomed out
    Delete

    Edit embedded media in the Files Tab and re-insert as needed.

    A person in a silly pose with a dark blue background, with red and blue lighting.
    • Silly pose
    • Unnatural lighting
    • Not on a plain, light-colored background
    • Object (hand) in picture
    Delete

    Edit embedded media in the Files Tab and re-insert as needed.

    A person from the top of the head down to the chin.
    • Too zoomed in
    Delete

    Edit embedded media in the Files Tab and re-insert as needed.

    A person not centered in the frame and with another person visible.
    • Other people in picture
    • Face not straight-on/centered
    Delete

    Edit embedded media in the Files Tab and re-insert as needed.

    A person in front of a textured background.
    • "Texture" in background
    Delete

    Edit embedded media in the Files Tab and re-insert as needed.

     

     

     

     

     

  • Examples of accepted photos

    Good photos like these are accepted

    Your photo should look like one of the following. Each scene is brightly lit, the setting is completely plain, and each person is facing front.

    A smiling person wearing glasses, from the top of the head to the top of the shoulders.
    Delete

    Edit embedded media in the Files Tab and re-insert as needed.

    A smiling woman, from the top of her head to the top of her shoulders.
    Delete

    Edit embedded media in the Files Tab and re-insert as needed.

    Another smiling woman, from the top of her head to the top of her shoulders.
    Delete

    Edit embedded media in the Files Tab and re-insert as needed.

    A smiling man wearing glasses, from the top of his head to the top of his shoulders.
    Delete

    Edit embedded media in the Files Tab and re-insert as needed.

    Another smiling woman, from the top of her head to the top of her shoulders.
    Delete

    Edit embedded media in the Files Tab and re-insert as needed.

  • Photo requirements

    2. Follow the photo requirements

    Your picture should look like a passport photo and meet all of the conditions listed in this section.

    The background and your body

    • Stand in front of a plain, smooth, light-colored background.
    • Make sure there aren't other objects or persons in the photo.
    • Capture only from the top of your hair (with a little clear space above it) to your collarbone. 
    • Position yourself in the center of the photo frame.

    Your body and face

    • Face the camera straight.
    • Keep your eyes open, and make sure your face is in focus.
    • Avoid unnatural lighting, glare, and shadows across your face.
    • No sunglasses, head coverings, or hats.
    • No silly poses, facial expressions, or filters.
    • Your photo must reflect your current appearance, taken within the last six months.

    The photo file

    • Cannot be larger than 500KB.
    • Cannot exceed 1000 pixels in each dimension.
    • Must be a full color JPEG (.jpg) file.
    • Cannot be a photo of a photo.

  • Submit your photo and monitor its access

    3. Submit your photo online and monitor its progress

    Emailed photos are not accepted. Once your photo is approved you cannot change it.
    Recommended: Log in from a PC, and use the latest Chrome, Firefox, or Edge browser instead of a phone. Avoid submitting high-resolution images .

    Log in to SubmitMyPhoto

  • Questions?

    Questions?

    Contact the Springfield ID Center.

    Phone: 217-206-7718
    Email: idcenter@uis.edu
    Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm