For detailed instructions on how to apply, please see Applicants Age 16 and 17. Passports for all minors under 16 and those aged 16 or 17 who cannot have both legal guardians present.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. Form DS-11 – Applicants 16 or older: Applying for a Passport as a 16-17 Year Old (state. Original copy of Birth certificate, additional photocopy of birth certificate, custody decree, driver's license, photocopy of front and back. Passports for 16 and 17 year olds have special requirements that must be met before a new passport can be issued. Check forms and fees here.