For more information visit Applying for a Passport as a 16-17 Year Old (state. Passports for applicants 16 years of age or older are issued for 10 years.Passports for applicants under 16 years of age are issued for 5 years. Most applicants who are age 1617 must apply in person using Form DS11. Passports for applicants 16 and older are valid for 10 years. Application form DS-11: This form should be filled out but not signed until you submit it at the post office. Passport Application Process at CITY OF MARICOPA. The US Department of State requires a certified copy of the birth certificate of the person needing a passport AND a photocopy of that certified copy as well. If you are applying for first time as an adult (age 16 or older), you must come personally to the US Citizen Services Unit and submit the following documents. As the recreation destination of Maricopa, we take pride in the excellent services we offer that enhance Maricopa residents' quality of life.