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Since anyone age 16 to 17 years old is still considered to be a minor, they need to meet special requirements when applying for passports. These requirements should be accomplished on top of the regular passport requirements that applicants of every age should submit. If you’re a passport applicant who’s 16 to 17 years old, let us show you how to apply for a passport.

First, let’s talk about the special requirements that 16-17-year-old passport applicants need to submit. These special requirements are those that establish the identity of your parents or guardians. For this reason, they are required to submit their ID, a photocopy of the ID, and a written parental consent.

After dealing with these requirements, let’s now move on to the routine requirements that you need to submit. For first-time passport applicants, the Form DS-11 is what you’ll need to fill in. Aside from first time applicants, this is also the same form used by those who were under 16 when they were issued their last passport, or those whose passports were issued more than 15 years ago.

Applicants filling the DS-11 are required to submit this document along with the other requirements in person. You should take note that even if you have already completed this form, you must not sign it yet. You should wait for the instruction to do so once you are already at the passport office.

You will also be required to submit a proof of your citizenship. You may use any of the following documents to prove your citizenship: your last passport, your certified birth certificate, a consular report on your birth if you were born abroad, a naturalization certificate or a certificate of citizenship. After your passport has been processed, the document you submitted will be returned to you.

Aside from your citizenship, you will also need to establish your identity. Here’s how to do it. First, create a photocopy of your ID and submit it to the passport office along with the requirements. You must also bring the original ID with you when you finally submit all your passport application requirements. Take note that there are very specific guidelines to having your ID photocopied, from the paper used to what should be on the paper, so make sure you follow them to the letter.

Also submit two color passport photos that are recent. As with the photocopy of your ID, there are very specific rules regarding your photos, so make sure you know what these rules are. Finally, you also be required to pay an applicable fee for your passport application.

There you have it, all the basic things you need to know about how to get a how to apply for a pasport if you’re 16-17 years old. These us passport guidelines are up to date and very specific, so make sure you understand them and follow them to the letter. You’ll save yourself time if you have everything ready before submitting the application.