Our form wizard will help you and your family know what passport form(s) to use. For minors age 16 and 17: Minors ages 16-17, who have their own identification, may apply for a passport.It would be best if the 17 yo had a notarized letter with signatures of both his mother and father. THERE IS NO REAL NEED TO FILE N-600 IF YOU GET A PASSPORT FOR THE CHILD.