DHA-73 Passport Application Form. Please note that both parents should sign the DHA 73.When South African passports expire, new passport applications will have to be filed. Anyone under the age of 16 is considered a minor. Those over 16 years old must follow the instructions for adult passports. • Copy of Passport. • Copy of South African Unabridged Birth Certificate. There may be additional instructions for obtaining civil documents or additional documents you need to submit. These will be submitted to the NVC in Step 9. When making a passport appointment for a child, please choose "New Passport Only" or "New Passport with Photo Services.