22 CFR 51.46 - Return or retention of evidence of U.S. citizenship or non-citizen nationality.

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Title 22 - Foreign Relations last revised: Oct 28, 2024

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§ 51.46 - Return or retention of evidence of U.S. citizenship or non-citizen 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.

source: 72 FR 64931, Nov. 19, 2007, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 22 CFR 51.46