Official Authorization Portal

Portrait Commission Authorization Portal

Your authorization permits the commissioning of one hand-painted oil portrait through the National Portrait Service.

National Portrait Service authorization card
Authorization CardIndividually numbered commission access
Procedure

What Happens Next

01

Verify Authorization

Confirm the number issued with your authorization card.

02

Submit Photographs

Upload reference photographs and basic commission details.

03

Artist Assignment

Your request is reviewed and assigned for portrait creation.

04

Portrait Delivery

The finished portrait is completed, inspected, and delivered.

About the Service

Issued authorizations. Formal commissions. Archive registration.

The National Portrait Service administers portrait commission requests for authorization holders. Each submission is reviewed by the Office of the Registrar before the portrait procedure begins.

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