How to Format Your Photo & Signature for a Trinidad & Tobago Driver's Licence.

Applying for a driver's licence or provisional permit is easier when your documents are ready before you begin.

One of the things that can cause unnecessary frustration is discovering that your photograph isn't the right size, your background isn't suitable, or your signature isn't formatted correctly.

This guide breaks down the basic photo and signature requirements for online submission in Trinidad and Tobago, so you can prepare your files before uploading them.

How to Format Your Driver's Licence or Provisional Permit Photo

Driver's licence and provisional permit photos use the same specifications, so you can follow these requirements for either application.

Photo dimensions

Your photograph should be 5.3 cm high by 4.3 cm wide.

Your photo should:

• ✓ Be in colour
• ✓ Have a white background
• ✓ Show your head facing straight toward the camera
• ✓ Be taken within the last 3 months
• ✓ Be clear and in focus
• ✓ Be saved as JPG, JPEG or PNG

Getting the pose right

Your face should be clearly visible and positioned straight toward the camera.

Try to avoid:

• Tilting your head
• Looking away from the camera
• Strong shadows across your face
• Busy or coloured backgrounds
• Blurry photographs
• Anything covering or obscuring your face

How to Format Your Driver's Licence Signature

Your photograph isn't the only image you may need to prepare. When completing an online driver's licence renewal, you may also need to upload a digital image of your signature.

Signature requirements

How to create a clean digital signature

You can create your digital signature using a clean sheet of white paper and a dark pen.

1. Sign your name clearly on a clean sheet of white paper.
2. Take a clear photograph or scan of your signature.
3. Make sure the entire signature is visible.
4. Crop away unnecessary empty space if necessary.
5. Make sure the signature remains clear and readable.
6. Save the image as JPG, JPEG or PNG.
7. Make sure the final image is at least 300 × 300 pixels.

Photo vs. Signature Requirements

The photo and signature have different requirements, so it's important not to treat them as the same type of image.