Most applicants who are age 1617 must apply in person using Form DS11. Passports for applicants 16 and older are valid for 10 years.For detailed instructions on how to apply, please see Applicants Age 16 and 17. Provide one passport photo; Provide Social Security Number (not the actual card); Two forms of payment are required. The passport process is really easy. There's just one paper, which they have there and you fill it out in the office. Ages 16 and 17 in most cases are able to get it with just 1 parent, or if one parent has sole custody. This seems to be a special case. Pre-enroll using the online application or you can complete the entire process in person at an application center.