GroundRules
22 CFR 51.46: Return or retention of evidence of U.S. citizenship or non-citizen nationality.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 22—Foreign Relations
- CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF STATE
- SUBCHAPTER F—NATIONALITY AND PASSPORTS
- PART 51—PASSPORTS
- Subpart C—Evidence of U.S. Citizenship or Nationality
The Department will generally return to the applicant evidence submitted in connection with an application for a passport. The Department may, however, retain evidence when it deems it necessary for anti-fraud or law enforcement or other similar purposes.
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