Applicants age 15 & younger
All passport applicants age 15 and younger must apply in person using Form DS-11 (PDF) with both parents. If the applicant had a previous passport, they must submit the old passport and their birth certificate. The applicant must have a social security number.
Passports for applicants 15 and younger are only valid for 5 years.
Applicants age 16 & 17
Most applicants age 16 and 17 must apply in person using Form DS-11 (PDF) and must be accompanied by one parent. The applicant must have a social security number.
If eligible to renew a passport by mail, use Form DS-82 (PDF).
Passports for applicants 16 and older are valid for 10 years.