Is an ePhoto required for a DCEM?

Yes. The official common-document list includes an ePhoto of the child and asks for the code supplied with the digital photo and signature.

Who should appear in the photograph?

Only the child receiving the DCEM should appear. The parent holds the phone and guides the child while keeping their face, arms and hands outside the frame.

Who signs a child’s ePhoto?

The applicant signs when the child is under 7. From age 7, the child signs, with help from a parent if needed.

Must the child blink or move?

No. Wait for a calm moment with the face forward, eyes open and mouth closed. No instructed movement is needed.

Where is the DCEM ePhoto code entered?

Enter it in the ePhoto field displayed during the DCEM application on ANEF. Copy it exactly and keep it until the submission is confirmed.

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Administrative guide ANEF

Child DCEM ePhoto: photograph, signature and code

Verified guidance for preparing a child’s ePhoto, using the signature required for their age and entering the code in an online DCEM application.

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Last checked: July 31, 2026

The diagrams explain the actions without reproducing government screens. Labels and required documents may vary; the official portal and the government page matching your case take precedence.

Procedure steps.

Follow the stated order and check each item on the official portal.

Check who submits the application

A parent or person with parental authority submits the DCEM application online. First check the situation and supporting documents against the official sources.

Prepare the child’s ePhoto

The official list requires an ePhoto of the child. Use a recent, sharp, front-facing photograph on a plain light background with nobody else in the frame.

Use the age-appropriate signature

Before age 7, the DCEM bears the applicant’s signature. From age 7, it bears the child’s signature; a parent may guide the child while signing.

Keep the ePhoto code

An ePhoto links the digital photograph and signature to a code. Keep it and copy it exactly into the field shown by the ANEF portal.

Submit and track the application

The parent or representative submits the application through ANEF. Keep the submission confirmation and track progress from the account used.

Points to check.

Useful answers before submitting the application.

: Yes. The official common-document list includes an ePhoto of the child and asks for the code supplied with the digital photo and signature.
: Only the child receiving the DCEM should appear. The parent holds the phone and guides the child while keeping their face, arms and hands outside the frame.
: The applicant signs when the child is under 7. From age 7, the child signs, with help from a parent if needed.
: No. Wait for a calm moment with the face forward, eyes open and mouth closed. No instructed movement is needed.
: Enter it in the ePhoto field displayed during the DCEM application on ANEF. Copy it exactly and keep it until the submission is confirmed.

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