Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 51.8 — Submission Of Currently Valid Passport
22 C.F.R. § 51.8
(a) When applying for a new passport in person or by mail, an applicant must submit for cancellation any currently valid passport of the same type.
(b) When applying for a new passport on-line, an applicant must have the currently valid passport of the same type available for cancellation via the on-line process.
(c) If an applicant is unable to produce a passport under paragraph (a) or (b) of this section, they must submit a signed statement in the form prescribed by the Department setting forth the circumstances regarding the disposition of the passport.
(d) The Department may deny or limit a passport if the applicant has failed to provide a sufficient and credible explanation for lost, stolen, altered or mutilated passport(s) previously issued to the applicant, after being given a reasonable opportunity to do so.
Authorizing Statute
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Information concerning resident status26 U.S.C. § 6039E
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Duties of Secretary42 U.S.C. § 652
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Fees and charges for Government services and things of value31 U.S.C. § 9701
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Surcharges related to consular services8 U.S.C. § 1714
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Powers and duties of Secretary of State8 U.S.C. § 1104
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Travel control of citizens and aliens8 U.S.C. § 1185
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Authority to grant, issue, and verify passports22 U.S.C. § 211a