Use if you are applying for the first time, for your child who is under age 16, or you don't meet our requirements to renew your passport. If your child is 16 or 17 years old, follow the standard passport application process used for adults.Appearance Requirement. Passports for all minors under 16 and those aged 16 or 17 who cannot have both legal guardians present. Available for all U.S. Citizens. Learn how to apply for a US passport for children under 16. Find out how to apply for or renew a passport for an adult or a minor under 18. Know what to do if a passport is lost or stolen. Please read all instructions first and type or print in black ink to complete this form. For information or questions, visit travel.state.