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Photocopy rules for passport ID and citizenship documents
By Tom Jones
Editor-in-Chief, PassportOfficesLast reviewed Editorial policy
Short answer
How do I photocopy my ID for a passport application?
Photocopy the front and back of your ID, such as a driver's license, on plain white 8.5 x 11 inch paper. Print on one side only and keep the copy legible. Bring the original ID too. Your citizenship evidence needs its own single-sided copy as well.
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Key takeaways
- Front and back, single-sided.
- Standard letter-size white paper.
- Bring the original and the copy.
- No reduced or enlarged images that are hard to read.
Full answer
Acceptance facilities may turn away applications with double-sided or unreadable copies. Some offices make copies for a fee, but don't count on it.