Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 22 - Foreign Relations |
Chapter I - Department of State |
SubChapter F - Nationality and Passports |
Part 51 - Passports |
Subpart A - General |
§ 51.7 - Passport property of the U.S. Government.
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§ 51.7 Passport property of the U.S. Government.
(a) A passport at all times remains the property of the United States and must be returned to the U.S. Government upon demand.
(b) Law enforcement authorities who take possession of a passport for use in an investigation or prosecution must return the passport to the Department on completion of the investigation and/or prosecution.