DHA-73 Passport Application Form. Please note that both parents should sign the DHA 73.When South African passports expire, new passport applications will have to be filed. Applicants and their parent(s) must be present to apply for a US passport. Step 1: Complete the form DS-11 . Complete the form online, and then print it. From gathering the required documents to completing the application process, it is important to know the necessary steps to ensure a successful renewal. Getting a New Passport for a Child: You cannot renew a passport for a child under age 16. You must apply again in person using Form DS-11. RALEIGH, NC Passport offices across North Carolina are open and processing passport applications.