Passport for minors 16-17

Question: I am 16 year old US citizen by birth. Can I apply for my US passport card renewal by myself? My mom has a problem to prove her name change and her identity case is still ongoing. At the same time, because of her name change case, I’m stuck in a foreign country with my expired passport for almost two years.

We applied to the US embassy before my passport expired (submitted Form DS-11 and payed passport fee) but, as I was under 16, the consul refused to issue my passport with out my mom’s identity.

Can I apply for my passport now? I still have my previously issued two passport books and certified birth certificate to prove my citizenship. Or, do I have to wait for my mom’s endless name change case and stay with out any valid personal identity in a foreign country?

Answer: Minors age 16 can appear without parents in order to apply for a passport. You must present the completed, unsigned form DS-11 along with evidence of U.S. citizenship, proof of identity, photocopy of identification document and two passport photos.

The consul MAY request written consent from your parent(s) if it is not implied on the passport application. If a consent form is required, you face the same problems concerning your mother's lack of acceptable identification.