http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/
under-16.html#consentChildren under age 16 cannot apply for a passport by
themselves.
Both parents/guardians must appear in person with the child
and provide consent, authorizing passport issuance to the
child. If one parent/guardian is unable to appear in person,
then the DS-11 application must be accompanied by a signed,
notarized Form DS-3053: Statement of Consent from the non-
applying parent/guardian.