Can a 17 year old submit passport as proof of citizenship?

by David
(Omaha, NE, USA)

Question: Government website and local passport office do not seem to agree on what is needed. As I understand the website information.

- as a "Minor Ages 16 & 17" she must appear in person and have a parent present photo ID if minor does not have identification (She does Drivers Lic and passport)
- Have a photocopy of same ID used above
- establish parental consent
Follow direction of "First time apply in person" which includes:

Step 1 Complete and submitt Form DS-11 - I understand this
Step 2 Submit Evidence of US citizenship - one of the following
-previously issued undamaged passport - she has this but is told it will not suffice
-certified birth certificate -
- etc etc
Step 3 Present ID
Step 4 photo copy of ID used in step 3

If she has already received a passport why does it not suffice as evidence of citizenship in step 2 local office will not accept.

Answer:

According to the National Passport Information Center, a minor applying for a U.S. passport may submit a previous passport as proof of citizenship, but must still provide a certified birth certificate as evidence of parental relationship.