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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 22 - Foreign Relations |
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Chapter I - Department of State |
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SubChapter F - Nationality and Passports |
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Part 51 - Passports |
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Subpart C - Evidence of U.S. Citizenship or Nationality |
§ 51.46 - Return or retention of evidence of U.S. citizenship or non-citizen nationality.
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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.