I.D. Card Guide

The following guidelines are the photo specifications for the new picture ID card. The photos will need to be validated by your unit commander.

Photo must have been taken within the last 12 months
Must be a color picture, full face, front view with a white or off white background
Photo should capture from slightly above the top of your hair to the middle of your chest
Head should be centered within the picture and looking at the camera with eyes open
Photo should be in normal street attire or appropriate CAP uniform
Headgear should not be worn
If you normally wear prescription glasses, they should be worn for the picture
We recommend using "Portrait Setting" on camera on lowest setting if available
You can also try taking your picture vertically instead of horizontally
Flags in the background are not permitted due to the recent NEC decision
Photo size should be around 60 k
Photo should be in .jpg, .gif, or .png format

The following illustration is an example of what your photo submission should look like. The grey background and yellow writing are for guidelines only.
Correct PhotoID
The images below are examples of submissions that do not meet the ID card requirements

Step by step instructions to upload your photo for use on official CAP items are as follows:

Go to www.capnhq.gov
Login to eServices - If you have not registered for eServices please click here for instructions.
Inside eServices click on CAP Photo Upload under CAP Utilities.
Click the "Browse" button and go to where the picture file is located on your computer.
Double click the picture file and click the "Continue to Crop" button.
Resize and drag the box to highlight your head and shoulders. (This will be the portion that is saved for your photo)
Click Crop Photo.

Make sure you are satisfied with your new CAP photo. It will then be submitted to your unit commander for validation.

Step by step instructions to delete your CAP photo are as follows:

Click the "Delete Photo" Button.
Confirm that you do want to delte your photo.