Most applicants who are age 1617 must apply in person using Form DS11. Passports for applicants 16 and older are valid for 10 years.Minor applicants and the parents listed on their birth certificate must appear in person to apply. For detailed instructions on how to apply, please see Applicants Age 16 and 17. If the applicant is 16 or 17 years of age, one parent will need to submit their ID. Complete the Correct Form. Passports for all minors under 16 and those aged 16 or 17 who cannot have both legal guardians present. Walk into our Passport Service Center and fill out a form DS-11 form in person. Applicants aged 16-17 years old must provide proof of parental awareness when applying. 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.
