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Tip: for a physical application, print the 4×6″ sheet at a photo lab or pharmacy and cut along the lines. For online applications, use the digital file.
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Each country has its own size and head proportions — switching reloads the exact spec.
Italy Driving Licence (Patente) spec
| Photo size | 40–45 mm high × 32–35 mm wide (35 × 45 mm conforms) |
| Head height | No head-height rule published — tessera format, bare head, light background |
| Background | Light, plain (white per MIT circular 28828/2019) |
| Digital upload | Printed photos only ('not printed from a PC'): 2 identical for a first licence, 1 for renewals, duplicates and medical visits — glued onto form TT 2112. The medical certificate photo is sent electronically to the Ministry by the doctor. |
Source: Ufficio Motorizzazione Civile — istruzioni (circ. MIT prot. 23176/8.3/2016; circ. 28828/2019), ilportaledellautomobilista.it · verified 2026-10-09
Italy Driving Licence (Patente) photo — requirements & how to
Italian driving licence (patente) applications use tessera-format photos: officially 40–45 mm high by 32–35 mm wide, so a standard 35×45 mm photo conforms. Bring printed photos — 2 identical for a first licence, 1 for renewals — glued onto the application form; they must be recent (max 6 months), bare-headed, on a light background and printed at good quality.
Key rules for Driving licence
- 2 identical recent photos (max 6 months) for a new licence; 1 photo for renewals, duplicates and medical visits
- Official size: 40–45 mm high × 32–35 mm wide — a standard 35×45 mm tessera photo conforms
- Light plain background (white per MIT circular 28828/2019), bare head
- High-quality print — 'not printed from a PC'; scanned or photocopied photos are not accepted
- If the application isn't submitted by you in person, one photo must be authenticated (sportello, ufficio comunale or notary)
How to make your Driving licence photo here
- Upload a straight-on photo (plain light background, even lighting, no glasses).
- Use “Auto-fit head”, then zoom and drag so your head and shoulders sit naturally in the frame.
- Watch the live checks: centering, resolution, background.
- Click Generate and download the digital size and/or the 4×6″ print sheet.
FAQ
What size photo does the Italian patente need?
Tessera format: 40–45 mm high × 32–35 mm wide. A standard 35×45 mm photo conforms — that's what this page prepares.
How many photos do I need for a patente?
2 identical photos for a first licence; 1 photo for renewals, duplicates or a medical visit.
Can the photos be printed at home?
No — the rules say 'not printed from a PC'. Use a photo lab or pharmacy print; scanned or photocopied photos are not accepted.