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

1. Law
2. CFR 22
3. Foreign Relations
4. Department of State
5. Nationality and Passports
6. Passports
7. Evidence of U.S. Citizenship or Nationality
8. Return or retention of evidence of U.S. citizenship or non-citizen nationality.

§ 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.

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