Application for Passport
The below is a transcribed copy of a blank Department of State (DoS) form that
was faxed to me.
[Letterhead]
DATE:
Dear ____________________________
NAME OF APPLICANT/DOB
Your applcation for a U.S. passport is being delayed issuance ponding the
receipt of additional evidence of identity and/or citizenship.
This information is being requested under the authority of Volume
22 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Seciton 51.40, which states
that the applicant has the burden of proving that he or she is
a citizen of the U.S. and /or 51.28 concerning identity. Towards
this end, under 51.54 and/or 51.28, we may require an applicant to
submit other evidence deemed necessary in order to establish his
or her citizenship and/or identity.
Therefore, please complete the attached questionnaire concerning your
family, (including their dates of birth, places of birth and whether
U.S. passports have been issued to them, giving the approximate
year and number, if known), residences (including time living outside
the (U.S.), references, schools and employment. Submit the completed
questionnaire and supporting documents from the list provided to:
Washington Passport Agency
1111 19th Street, N.W. Swite 300
Washington, T.C. 20036
ATTN: (SEE ATTN LINE ABOVE:______)
If you have any questions, you may call us on 1-900-225-5674 OR
202-955-0134. Please be sure to refer to the attention information
when calling so that your inquiry can be researched and your call
returned as promptly as possible. Thank you fro your cooperation.
Enclosures: as stated
Code of Federal Regulations
22 CFR 51.40 Burden of Proof
The applicant has the burden of proving that he or she and
any persons to be included in the passport are nationals of the
United States.
[Neil's note: "nationals" is defined to include
citizens]
22 CFR 51.54 Requirement of Additional Evidence of US Citizenship
Nothing contanied in paragraphs 51.43 through 51.53 shall prohibit the Department
from requiring an applicant to submit other evidence deemed necessary to establish
his or her US Citizenship.
22 CFR 51.28(c) Identity of Applicant
Ay official receiving an application for a passport or any Passport Issuing
Office may require such additional evidence of identity as may
be deemed necessary.
[Neil's note: "deemed necessary" for what? Vague reg.]
22 CFR 51.55 Return or Retention of Evidence of Citizenship
The passport issuing office will generally return to the applicant
evidence submitted in connection with an application for passport
facilities. However, the passport issuing office may retain evidence
when it deems necessary.
[Neil's note: Again, necessary for what? These excerpts
from the regs are what they sent me. They can be compared with the regs
available on the internet to determine proper context and any revisions.]
