Name of the Organization : U.S. Passports & International Travel (travel.state.gov)
Type of Facility : Apply Online For U.S. Passports For Minors Age 16 & 17
Location : Philadelphia
Country : United States of America
Website : https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html
Related :
USA Application Procedure For U.S. Passport Card : www.statusin.org/82.html
1. Passports for Minors Age 16 and 17 :
Submission Method :
Use Form DS-11 or Form DS-82 (restrictions apply)
Minors Age 16 and 17 passport Valid for 10 years
Parent Identification :
A parent can identify a minor that does not have his or her own identification
Parental Consent :
Minors ages 16-17 with their own identification can apply for a passport by themselves. However, it is recommended that at least one parent appear in person with the minor to identify him/her and to show parental awareness.
Examples of Parental Awareness :
** Having a parent accompany the minor when applying,
** Listing a parent as the Emergency Contact on the application,
** Using a parent’s check to pay the passport fees, or
** A signed statement consenting to issuance of a passport from at least one parent (should be accompanied by a photocopy of that parent’s ID).
Required Documentation : Evidence of U.S. Citizenship
You must submit one of the following original certified documents as primary evidence of U.S. citizenship (photocopies are not acceptable) :
Certified U.S. Birth Certificate (must meet all of the following requirements) :
** Issued by City, County, or State of birth
** Lists bearer’s full name, date of birth, and place of birth
** Lists parent(s) full names
** Has date filed with registrar’s office (must be within one year of birth)
** Has registrar’s signature
** Has embossed, impressed, or multicolored seal of registrar
** Previous U.S. Passport (may be expired, must be undamaged)
** Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth
** Naturalization Certificate
** Certificate of Citizenship
Photo Identification :
** When you submit your application, you must present one of the following primary photo identification documents, and submit a photocopy of that document
** Valid Driver’s License (plus a second ID if issued in a different state than where you apply)
** Undamaged U.S. Passport (if issued less than 15 years ago)
** Certificate of Naturalization or citizenship
** Valid government ID (city, state, or federal)
** Valid Military ID
Passport Photo :
You must provide one passport photograph. The photo must be :
** In color
** 2” x 2” in size
** Printed on photo-quality paper
** Taken within the past 6 months showing current appearance
** Full face, front view
** Taken on a plain white or off-white background
** Between 1” and 1 3/8” from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
Taken in normal street attire :
** Uniforms should not be worn, except daily religious attire (statement must be submitted)
** Hats or headgear should not be worn (except daily religious attire)
** If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device, wig, or similar articles, they should be worn in your photo
** Dark glasses or nonprescription glasses with tinted lenses are unacceptable unless worn for medical reasons (statement must be submitted)
2. Forms :
DS-11 : Application for a U.S. Passport
Used by minors ages 16-17 to apply for a passport.
DS-11 : Application for a U.S. Passport
Apply Online : https://pptform.state.gov/
DS-82 : Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals
Used exclusively by minors age 17 who have had a passport issued after their 16th birthday, that is over one year old, and can be submitted with the application.
DS-82 : Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals
Download Froms Here : https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html
Fees :
Please see Passport Costs for a listing of current passport fees and acceptable methods of payment.
Submitting the Application
Minors, ages 16 and 17, must apply in person at a passport agency or authorized passport acceptance facility. when using form DS-11. It is recommended that at least one parent appear in person with the minor.
3. Helpdesk :
Call Us : 1-877-487-2778 | 1-888-874-7793 (TDD/TTY)
E-mail Us : NPIC@state.gov (Most e-mail inquiries are answered within 24 hours)
Automated Passport Information is available :
24 hours, 7 days a week. Speak with a representative Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., EST, excluding federal holidays