USMLE photo & signature
2026 bulletin · Check the official photo and identification process.
USMLE requirements · 2026 bulletin
| Image | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Photo | Registration-organisation photo rules need separate verification. |
| Signature | No scanned-signature upload specification was verified in this guidance. |
The bulletin covers test-day identity requirements. Application photo rules can depend on the registration organisation, including ECFMG/MyIntealth or FSMB. Those separate upload specifications need verification; the bulletin does not prove that no upload is needed.
Checked 9 October 2026 · Official instructions
Prepare and check your upload
This page does not offer an automatic preset because current numeric upload limits have not been verified, or the provider captures the photo itself. Follow the linked official process. If your application displays file limits, choose Custom and enter those values.
The checker verifies output pixels and file size. It does not verify identity, photo age, background, face coverage, ink colour, required captions or acceptance by the application. Keep the original and follow any updated notice for your cycle.