North Dakota Concealed Weapon License Photo Requirements

This guide explains the official photo requirements for the North Dakota Concealed Weapon License, a 51x51mm (2x2in) photo used for United States (USA) concealed weapon license applications. Meeting every specification below — correct dimensions, head height, background and expression — is essential to avoid rejection and get your application processed the first time.

Key Features:

• Country: United States (USA)
• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Document Type: Concealed Weapon License
• Issued by: North Dakota Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
• Primary Specifications: 51x51mm (2x2in), on photo paper. 2 prints, name on the back. No glasses (including prescription), hats or uniform.

Photo Checking Standards for North Dakota Concealed Weapon License

When you choose the North Dakota Concealed Weapon License, the following are checked automatically:

1. Dimensions: 2x2 inches (51x51mm), square.
2. Head Size and Position: 1 to 1-3/8 inches (25-35mm) from chin to top of head, centred.
3. Background: Plain white or off-white, no shadows or patterns.
4. Lighting and Contrast: The face is evenly lit, without harsh shadows or glare.
5. Facial Expression: A neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open.

6. Obstructions: Remove all glasses, including prescription glasses; no hats or sunglasses.

7. Background: The background must conform to the specified color (usually white or light gray) and be free of shadows.

8. Lighting and Contrast: The face must be evenly lit without harsh shadows or glare.
9. Facial Expression: A neutral expression with closed mouth is required.
10. Obstructions: Glasses (if allowed) must not have glare; no red-eye, and no hair covering the eyes.

Common Rejection Reasons

Photos for the North Dakota Concealed Weapon License are often rejected for:

• Wrong size or head size: the photo is not 2x2 inches (51x51mm), square, or the head is too large or too small.
• Too old: it was not recent.
• Wrong background: it is not plain white or off-white, no shadows or patterns, or it has shadows.
• Glasses, hats or glare: remove all glasses, including prescription glasses; no hats or sunglasses.
• Poor lighting: shadows across the face or background.

• Expression: smiling with teeth showing, or eyes not fully open.

• Poor Lighting: Harsh shadows on the face or background.

• Incorrect Background: The background color is not correct or has patterns/shadows.
• Improper Expression: Smiling, frowning, or having teeth visible.
• Glasses Glare: Reflections on eyeglass lenses.
• Head Size: The head is either too large or too small within the frame.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What size photo does the North Dakota Concealed Weapon License need? A: 2x2 inches (51x51mm), square. 1 to 1-3/8 inches (25-35mm) from chin to top of head, centred.

Q: How recent must the photo be? A: Recent.

Q: What do I submit? A: 2 prints on photo paper.

Q: Can I wear glasses or a hat? A: Remove all glasses, including prescription glasses; no hats or sunglasses.

Q: What background is needed? A: Plain white or off-white, no shadows or patterns.

Q: How can I create this photo? A: Choose the North Dakota Concealed Weapon License on our main page and upload a photo; it is sized, framed and checked against these rules automatically.

Q: Can I smile in this photo? A: No, a neutral expression with a closed mouth is required for almost all official ID photos.

Q: How can I create this photo? A: You can easily generate a compliant photo by selecting this standard on our main page.

Official Specs & References

For the most up-to-date and legally binding guidelines, refer to the issuing authority: North Dakota Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

Official Reference: North Dakota Concealed Weapon License – Official Photo Requirements

What the authority asks for (our summary):

• Size: 2x2 inches (51x51mm), square.
• Head: 1 to 1-3/8 inches (25-35mm) from chin to top of head, centred.
• Background: Plain white or off-white, no shadows or patterns.
• Glasses and headwear: Remove all glasses, including prescription glasses; no hats or sunglasses.
• How recent: Recent.
• What to submit: 2 prints on photo paper.
• Write your name on the back.
• No uniform.