For detailed instructions on how to apply, please see Applicants Age 16 and 17. 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. 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. Applicants Age 16 and 17. How to apply: Complete Form DS-11. Complete application (Form DS -11) using black ink only. Children under the age of 16 must apply for US passports in person with Form DS11. If applying with a minor (under the age of 16), both parents must be present and have proof of identification.