American Samoan ID Photo

Preparing the Identity Record Behind an American Samoa ID Card

An American Samoa identification card and a Certificate of Identity are different documents. The territory’s REAL ID policy covers verified driving licences and ID cards, while a Certificate of Identity has a separate travel-document role. For this page’s ID-card guidance, start with the identification service you actually need and the Office of Motor Vehicle’s current application instructions.

The published policy requires original or certified supporting documents and links the name printed on the card to the primary identity evidence. If your name has changed, resolve the documentary link before the application rather than relying on the photograph to explain inconsistent records. The portrait and the written identity information must identify the same person.

Prepare for a clear facial image by reviewing the photo requirements, framing and facial expression guidance below. Good photo quality means the features remain visible, with a natural likeness and a suitable background. Ask the issuing office how the photograph is collected; the policy’s supporting-document list should not be read as an instruction to submit a passport-sized print.

Our American Samoa page connects the different local document types. The government’s travel advisory distinguishes REAL ID-compliant identification from older licences and Certificates of Identity for airport screening. Before travelling, check the document accepted for your actual journey, using the visa finder and relevant contacts in the embassy and consulate directory where appropriate. An ID card’s portrait establishes who holds it, but does not turn the card into a passport or establish every entry entitlement.